Planning

250800 Educational Psychological Assessments

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, has announced a planned procurement process for Educational Psychological Assessments, targeting the psychiatric or psychologist services category. This open procedure aims to establish a framework agreement for up to four years, beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The projected value of this contract is approximately £500,000, excluding VAT, with peak assessment periods occurring in October/November and February/March. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 8th December 2025, with an award period ending on 1st February 2026. The tender is being managed under an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services and adhering to the UK's light-touch regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of educational psychology to collaborate with a reputable educational institution like De Montfort University. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the framework will select providers based on their capacity and ability to provide economically advantageous services. Psychologists and specialist teachers who can deliver around 350 student assessments annually could find this contract beneficial for long-term business growth. Companies interested in participating need to submit their tenders electronically through the In-Tend e-tendering portal.

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Notice Title

250800 Educational Psychological Assessments

Notice Description

The University is looking to establish a framework agreement featuring up to four Educational Psychologists/specialist teachers for the supply of Psychology Tests on behalf of its students. DMU proposes to enter contract for a four-year period with the successful Tenderers. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2026, with expiry date 31st March 2030. The estimated value of this contract is expected to be around PS500,000 excluding VAT, assuming current requirement of these services. Peak Assessment periods are generally October/November and February/March, and the estimated number of Educational Psychological Tests commissioned by DMU comprises of approximately 350 student assessments per annum in total across all suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067984-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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