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Psychometric Testing

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 15:20

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of an online psychometric testing solution. This was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £41,230.40 (excluding VAT), commenced on 25th March 2026 and will conclude on 24th March 2027. Notably, psychometric testing services fall under the personnel-training category, and the project was awarded to Insights Learning & Development Ltd. This procurement process reached the award stage on 10th April 2026, indicating the contract is now active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in personnel services, particularly those adept in providing psychometric testing and training solutions. Businesses capable of delivering such services, especially large enterprises with a proven track record, have a unique opportunity to engage with public sector organisations such as the NHS. The focus on in-person training for facilitators to become super-users offers additional business growth opportunities through continuous engagement and expertise development within the NHS framework. The open competition method ensures a transparent and fair selection process, particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public sector services arena.

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Notice Title

Psychometric Testing

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has entered into a contract for the provision of an online psychometric testing solution. This follows the successful completion of a below threshold, open competition procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The appointed provider will deliver training to facilitators to become internal super-user and enable support and feedback delivery across the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£41,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHTS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

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