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British Psychological Society Accreditation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:18

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08 Oct 2025 at 08:50

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process titled "British Psychological Society Accreditation," concerning the supply of the qualification in occupational psychology stage 2. This procurement is under the services category, aimed at accrediting DWP work psychologists, which is pivotal for their professional operations. Located in the UK, this contract was directly awarded to The British Psychological Society due to their unique ability to provide the necessary accreditation services. The contract, which was signed on 20th October 2025, spans from 20th October 2025 to 30th September 2029, with a possible extension of 2.5 years until 31st March 2032. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 641,223.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for entities involved in educational and training services, particularly those aiming to collaborate or involve themselves with public sector accreditation and professional qualification services. Organisations similar to The British Psychological Society, especially those with expertise in exclusive intellectual property or unique service offerings, would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their foothold within government and public health sectors. The direct award nature of this contract underscores the importance of niche expertise and exclusive rights in becoming a successful touchpoint for public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

British Psychological Society Accreditation

Notice Description

Supply of the qualification in occupational psychology stage 2.

Procurement Information

There is only BPS who can accredit DWP work psychologists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05877f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066702-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£534,352 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£534,352 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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