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The Provision of Educational Psychologists

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of educational psychologists under the YPO 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework. This contract, classified within the recruitment services sector, is aimed at delivering services in Leeds, UK. The process, initiated as a tender, utilised a limited procurement method, specifically awarding procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its nature as a call-off from an existing framework. The contract, valued at £1,165,500 GBP, was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd on 25th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the recruitment services industry, particularly those specialising in educational psychology. Such businesses can leverage frameworks to secure contracts without the need for prior competition publication. Large-scale recruitment firms like Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, with extensive expertise and capacity to supply specialist staff, would be well-suited to engage and succeed in similar future tenders. This contract highlights the potential within local government projects for specialised recruitment services, offering openings for firms prepared to navigate framework agreements and secure high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Educational Psychologists

Notice Description

Call-off under the YPO 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework for the provision of educational psychologists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of educational psychologists for Leeds City Council. Additional information: 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Award under an existing framework, therefore previous notice not required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,165,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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