Award

Educational Psychologists

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of locum Educational Psychologists, awarding the contract to Reed Talent Solutions Limited via the YPO Managed Consultancy and Professional Services Framework. The contract runs from 17th February 2025 to 31st July 2026, with possible extensions for an additional two years. This procurement, classified under "Health and social work services," will primarily operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The maximum contract value is £2,750,000, though the actual amount spent will depend on the number of assessments conducted. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational psychology services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence within public sector frameworks. Companies capable of providing qualified locum Educational Psychologists can benefit from the role's steady demand, driven by statutory requirements to support education, health, and care plans. Furthermore, the extension options and the collaboration with a well-established buyer like Hampshire County Council present a stable and ongoing business opportunity for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Educational Psychologists

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has contracted with Reed Talent Solutions Limited via the YPO Managed Consultancy and Professional Services Framework to provide Locum Educational Psychologists to support Hampshire County Council in meeting their statutory demand in inputting into the production of education, health and care plans. The value in this notice is a maximum possible spend across the life of the contract. The actual spend will be based on the number of assessments that locum Educational Psychologists complete for Hampshire County Council. The contract has an initial term from 17th February 2025 to 31st July 2026 with options to extend by a further two years beyond that.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dc99605-7d6f-4ceb-99cb-bb9749cd3253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac81b81-cf2c-4396-a8bb-6bc3cd36226e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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