Award

EP Assessments

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

26 Aug 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Aug 2025 at 14:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has successfully contracted CF Psychology Group Ltd to provide online specific Learning Difficulties Assessment Services for students. This procurement process, under the title "EP Assessments", falls within the services category of higher education and was classified under a sub-central government public authority. Located in Cumbria, UK, the University initiated this tender with a procurement method that was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 25th July 2025 and has been signed as of 26th August 2025. It will commence from 1st September 2025 and spans three years, with possible renewal for two additional twelve-month periods, potentially extending until 2030.

This contract offers a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational assessment services and those capable of providing tailored online evaluation for students with learning difficulties. Companies similar in scale to CF Psychology Group Ltd, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), would be well-suited to compete in this sector, especially organisations experienced in delivering services to educational institutions. The tender provides a stable engagement, given its duration and renewal options, which could enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the higher education services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EP Assessments

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to provide online specific Learning Difficulties Assessment Services for students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051207-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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