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Educational Psychologists for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of educational psychologist services targeted at its student population. This contract, identified under reference AU24/68, was completed as of 12th November 2025, with the winning bid awarded on 7th October 2025 to North East Assessment & Psychology Services. The procurement, categorised under psychological services (CPV code 85121270), follows an open procedure. The service, to be delivered on the University’s campuses in Aberdeen, had its tender stage active until the submission deadline on 11th August 2025. This contract includes optional 12-month renewal periods and is valued at £442,500, reflecting the importance of service quality within the selection criteria, which weighed heavily at 70% against cost.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the psychological services domain, especially those with expertise in working with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that prioritise quality over price are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on service excellence in the award criteria. Companies capable of electronic invoicing and payment handling would also find this tender process accommodating, as the procurement method supports digital submissions. The potential for contract extensions further provides an avenue for sustained business growth and continuity of service delivery, aligning with long-term institutional needs for educational psychology services.

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Notice Title

Educational Psychologists for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Provision of educational psychologist services for students of the University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of educational psychologist services for students of the University of Aberdeen

Renewal: 3 individual 12 month optional extension periods will be included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073310-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£442,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The nature of the service will be ongoing dependent on the needs of the future students of the University of Aberdeen, a re-tender will be advertised in line with this and the current expiration date of the contract being tendered.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST ASSESSMENT & PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

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