Tender

SWAST-5094-COR Psychometric Testing

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the procurement of an online psychometric testing solution under the title "SWAST-5094-COR Psychometric Testing". This tender falls within the personnel services industry category, specifically personnel-training services, and is located in Exeter, UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 18th February 2026 and a tender period closing on 20th February 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 4th February 2027. This open competition procurement method is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and aims to deliver training in-person to facilitators to enhance feedback and application processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online testing solutions and personnel training services, particularly those able to deliver bespoke psychometric assessments and facilitator training. With a commercial focus valued at 30% and a technical specification requirement at 70%, businesses with expertise in digital solutions and training facilitation will find a competitive edge. Given the requirement to commence service delivery in March 2026, businesses that can efficiently manage and execute rapid deployment solutions within this timeframe are ideally positioned to succeed in securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5094-COR Psychometric Testing

Notice Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has a requirement for the provision of an online psychometric testing solution. SWASFT is requesting quotations from suppliers to meet requirement and delivery of training in-person to 'facilitators' to support feedback and application. Delivery of the requirement is to commence in March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012250-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alasdair Rust
Contact Email
alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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