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Expert Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments

SEFTON COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bootle, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Expert Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments". This process was carried out under the ID DN799302 and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on psychiatric and psychological services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method that falls below the competitive threshold, thus eliminating the need for competition. The contract was awarded on 10th December 2025, with the service delivery period set from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in the provision of specialised expert psychological and psychiatric assessments. The contract was awarded to Carter Brown, a large supplier based in Mansfield, indicating that businesses with established expertise in psychiatric or psychologist services and the capability to fulfil specific assessment requirements may find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion. Engaging in such contracts can strengthen business portfolios, enhance industry reputation, and provide steady revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Expert Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments

Notice Description

Expert Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments. The assessments required are often very specific with the expert needing a particular specialism/background.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081287-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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