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Psychometric Testing Subscription License

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Psychometric Testing Subscription License" has concluded successfully, led by the Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority, located in Witham, United Kingdom. This contract involves the purchase of the UNA Pro 3 License for psychometric testing provided by Arctic Shores Limited. The contract was signed on 6th January 2026 and is active from 8th February 2026 until 7th February 2027. The procurement employed a limited method, characterised by limited competition, reflecting its status below the financial threshold. This falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems within the goods procurement category.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions, particularly those offering psychometric testing tools. Organisations with expertise in software systems tailored for evaluation and recruitment could find substantial growth prospects by pursuing similar contracts. Although Arctic Shores Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, secured this contract, similar enterprises can benchmark such successes to position themselves in the public sector market, ensuring readiness for limited competition bidding processes like this one.

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Notice Title

Psychometric Testing Subscription License

Notice Description

Purchase of UNA Pro 3 License for Psychometric Testing with Arctic Shores

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06637e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020097-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCTIC SHORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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