Provision of statutory Educational Psychology assessments & advice reports

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of statutory Educational Psychology assessments and advice reports, with the industry category classified under social services. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Sanctuary Personnel T/A Skylakes, will be active from 1st November 2025 to 30th September 2026. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Chichester, with a total contract value of £463,104. The award stage was completed, and the contract was published on 1st June 2026, following an award date of 25th October 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for enterprises specializing in educational psychology and social services. While the procurement specifically does not prioritize SMEs or VCSEs, specialised agencies with a proven track record in providing psychological assessments for educational purposes would find it lucrative to engage in similar framework agreements. Such opportunities can facilitate growth by securing long-term collaborations and enhancing service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of statutory Educational Psychology assessments & advice reports

Notice Description

Provision of statutory Educational Psychology assessments & advice reports

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7852438d-9161-4d8c-a9f8-39f13f3f323f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eba481-e20d-4338-8668-c1847aad47d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£463,104 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£463,104 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL T/A SKYLAKES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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