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Educational Psychological Assessments

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 21:29

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01 Dec 2025 at 23:07

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01 Dec 2025 at 23:06

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University in Leicester has concluded the procurement process for establishing a framework agreement with up to four suppliers for Educational Psychological Assessments. The contract, valued at £500,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with peak assessment periods generally occurring in October/November and February/March. The procurement was conducted under the open procedure, is classified under the 'light touch' regime, and deemed a Below Threshold - open competition. The latest stage marked the completion status with a successful award on 9th March 2026, involving multiple suppliers providing services, including CF Psychology Group Ltd, The Educational Guidance Service Ltd, Psychability Limited, and MPEW Ltd. This framework arrangement provides delivery within the UKF21 region.

For businesses specialising in psychological assessments and tests, this contract offers a substantial opportunity for market growth and enhanced service provision. Enterprises that can deliver consistent quality in educational psychological assessments stand to benefit, especially SMEs, as the procurement prioritises both price and quality with a weighting of 40% and 60%, respectively. The framework agreement allows work allocation based on provider ranking and capacity. Suppliers who can effectively manage demand across peak periods and sustain high service standards will particularly thrive under this arrangement, fostering long-term business relationships with De Montfort University. This agreement also strengthens expertise in education-related psychological services, making it suitable for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 total value of this contract over a four-year period, across all framework suppliers, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021102-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LTD

MPEW LTD

PSYCHABILITY LIMITED

THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE LTD

Further Information

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