Award

CPU 8164 Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:59

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments," aimed at providing statutory psychological guidance essential for Education, Health and Care assessments within Nottingham City. This contract, under the light touch regime and direct procurement method, is designed to support vulnerable children and young people with special educational needs. The procurement, categorised under education and training services, covers broad geographical areas across the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 16 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026. The awards were announced on 16 February 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises focused on healthcare recruitment and psychological services. Companies like PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIFE LIMITED and LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED were awarded contracts through a below-threshold, direct procurement process. The opportunity suits businesses with expertise in educational and psychological support services and those capable of delivering comprehensive advice for statutory assessments. Leveraging this contract can strengthen a firm's portfolio in government services, providing exposure to a critical sector supporting education and care for young individuals with special needs.

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Notice Title

CPU 8164 Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologists to deliver statutory psychological advice for Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and supporting vulnerable children and young people with special educational needs in Nottingham City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013876-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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