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715783451 - Provision of Psychometric Testing for Improved Leadership Talent Assessment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Psychometric Testing for Improved Leadership Talent Assessment" has been completed. The contract was awarded by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, and falls under the services industry category with a focus on psychology testing devices. Conducted through a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, this procurement utilised a selective method. The process reached its award stage, with a contract period starting on 26th March 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The procurement is centered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the awarded contract amounting to £820,550.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in psychological assessment services. The framework agreement used in this procurement may favour businesses familiar with such processes, providing a stable revenue stream over the contract's two-year duration. Furthermore, the suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can bring bespoke solutions and a competitive edge in this niche market. Suppliers that can offer innovative, evidence-based psychometric testing solutions are well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

715783451 - Provision of Psychometric Testing for Improved Leadership Talent Assessment

Notice Description

***FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY*** This contract has been award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1557 G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e32b9a7-dec0-45c9-9818-99fa2e8570b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964da069-5ed1-401b-917b-1cd0ebfc4520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33156000 - Psychology testing devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,550 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£820,550 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHL GROUP

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