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ESCC Recruitment agent for Children's Needs Assessments

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment services required to support Children's Needs Assessments, particularly involving Educational Psychologists. The contract was awarded to LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, an SME based in Manchester, with operations focused on recruiting specialised personnel for social care. This direct procurement, classified within the public authority - sub-central government sector, was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract commenced on 19th February 2026 and is slated to conclude on 18th August 2026, with potential extension for up to six months. The procurement category revolves around services, specifically tailored to recruitment needs and delivered within the UK region defined as UKJ22.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies specialised in social care, particularly those capable of providing Educational Psychologists who can fulfil statutory duties of local authorities. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their reach within public sector operations and engage in long-term partnerships. Recruitment firms possessing expertise in psychological assessments and dedicated to overcoming educational and emotional barriers for children are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, contributing to both regional and national improvements in the social care landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC Recruitment agent for Children's Needs Assessments

Notice Description

A recruitment agency specialising in social care is required to source individuals to help deliver Children's Needs Assessments for ESCC as part of our statutory responsibilities. The Council requires external Educational Psychologists (EPs) to help complete Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (psychological advice is required for every assessment). The Council has internal EPs, however they consistently do not have the capacity to meet the assessment demand. EPs are experts in human development, learning, and behaviour, and help schools, families, and children overcome learning and emotional difficulties. They conduct psychological assessments and observations to identify a child's learning barriers, such as issues with confidence, anxiety, or dyslexia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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