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UKRI –5498 TechFirst undergraduate and Spärck AI scholarships: Cohort Management Function (Lot 1), Recruitment Function (Lot 2)

Awarded to Penna Plc, QA LIMITED

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)(buyer)

Published
Published 20 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 29 May 2026
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Overview

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract to QA LIMITED on 15 July 2026 for £2.36 million to provide end-to-end cohort management services for the TechFirst Undergraduate and Spärck AI Scholarship programmes, including student onboarding, engagement platform operation, support services, work placement coordination, skills development, and stakeholder relationship management through graduation and alumni transition. This award covers Lot 1 only; Lot 2 (Recruitment Function) outcome is pending.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1: Cohort Management Function

    £2,356,052Won by QA LIMITED

  • Lot 2: Recruitment Function

    £1,564,228Won by Penna Plc

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£5,430,502
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 March 2026
Questions by
22 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Educational software development servicesCustom software development servicesData analysis servicesProject-management services other than for construction workRecruitment servicesJob search servicesAssessment centre services for recruitmentEducation and training services+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,920,280
Award date
4 August 2026
Contract period
14 July 2026 → 31 August 2027
Winners
  • Penna Plc
  • QA LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 August 2026

  2. Contract

    3 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    22 April 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    20 March 2026

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