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Educational Psychology Provision - Additional capacity

WIGAN COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed a procurement process for additional capacity in Educational Psychology Provision due to a high number of statutory assessments required. The contract, under industry category of Education and Training Services, was awarded directly through a below-threshold procurement method without competition, classified under services. This project addresses a national shortage of Educational Psychologists, requiring experienced professionals to perform vital assessments. The contract commenced on 7th April 2025 and will run until 6th October 2025, with a total gross value of £58,500. The supplier, Spencer Clarke Group Limited, is based in Preston, UK, and specialises in providing experienced professionals for public sector needs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those focused on educational consulting and staffing services. The direct award mechanism indicates an urgent need for specialized skills, making it ideal for firms that can quickly provide experienced Educational Psychologists. Businesses with a strong track record in recruitment and supply of educational professionals will find this contract beneficial. The broad regional scope covering multiple regions in the UK means there is substantial demand for services, allowing firms to expand their footprint and demonstrate their capability in addressing critical public sector shortages.

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Notice Title

Educational Psychology Provision - Additional capacity

Notice Description

Due to the high numbers of statutory assessments required of the Educational Psychology Service, it was necessary to work with an agency to gain the experienced Educational Psychologists needed to carry out the assessments. There is a national shortage of Educational Psychologists impacting upon recruitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

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