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Locum Educational Psychologists for statutory education health and care

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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11 Dec 2024 at 10:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham recently awarded a contract to Reed Consultancy+ for the provision of locum educational psychologists to support statutory education, health, and care functions. Falling under the health and safety services industry category, this procurement process utilised a direct award method. The contract, valued at £300,000, will commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. Key stakeholders in this project include the London Borough of Lewisham as the buyer and Reed Consultancy+ as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational and health consultancy sector, particularly those that focus on providing supplementary professional staff. Companies with expertise in health and safety consultancy services could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities to public sector buyers. The direct award procurement method indicates that Lewisham is looking for trusted and reliable partners, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced consultancy firms to enhance their reputation and secure long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locum Educational Psychologists for statutory education health and care

Notice Description

Lewisham EP Service has developed a short-term and a longer term recruitment and retension strategy to increase permanent staff, sustain the establishment of EPs, and so reduce the reliance on agency (locum) EPs. In academic year 2023-24 the EP Service was carrying 6FTE vacancies and 1.5FTE maternity leave. A recruitment drive in early autumn 2023 has secured 3.5FTE new staff for September 2024. Summer recruitment secured another 1FTE for September 2025. An autumn 2024 campaign intends to secure 2FTE for September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-316d83d8-d046-4f9a-aadf-80b152e6d8e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab77c04-cedd-443f-a7d1-845e07e42389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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