Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:21

Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed an open procurement process for providing Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments. The contract, valued at £225,000 with a possible gross sum of £270,000, was awarded to CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LTD. It spans an initial four-month period from 1st June to 30th September 2026, with an optional two-month extension ending on 30th November 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving psychiatrist or psychologist services, and aims to address workforce shortages and ensure statutory compliance through locum Educational Psychologists. The procurement was under the below threshold - open competition method and concluded with the contract being signed on 29th May 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in the provision of educational and psychological services. It offers a lucrative opportunity particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the procurement criteria favouring quality responses and price. Suppliers with expertise in delivering timely, evidence-based assessments can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. The service location in the UK, particularly the North West region, aligns well with companies that can effectively deploy resources in these areas, making it particularly advantageous for businesses adept in scaling operations to meet high-demand education and health sector needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments

Notice Description

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to a provider to deliver Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments. Cumberland Council is responsible for securing high-quality Educational Psychology (EP) advice to support statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs). Due to sustained demand pressures and national EP workforce shortages, additional EP capacity is required. This service provides locum Educational Psychologists to restore statutory compliance and ensure timely, evidence-based assessments. The contract will have a maximum value of PS225,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 04 months, with the option to extend for a further 02 months. The Initial Term is 01st June 2026 to 30th September 2026 with the option to extend by 02 months. If the extension is used the contract would end on 30th November 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one optional extension available of 02 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053228-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0682ba-2026-06-05T11:21:47+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-05T11:21:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0682ba",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
            "name": "Cumberland Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJGX-9191-DYLV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate",
                "locality": "Carlisle",
                "postalCode": "CA1 1RD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "peopleprocurement@cumberland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-12010881",
            "name": "CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "12010881"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PYDX-6124-ZJRG"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pinero House. 115A Harley Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "W1G 6AR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "nick@cfpsychology.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.cfpsychology.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
        "name": "Cumberland Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0682ba",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments",
        "description": "Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to a provider to deliver Educational Psychology Advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments. Cumberland Council is responsible for securing high-quality Educational Psychology (EP) advice to support statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs). Due to sustained demand pressures and national EP workforce shortages, additional EP capacity is required. This service provides locum Educational Psychologists to restore statutory compliance and ensure timely, evidence-based assessments. The contract will have a maximum value of PS225,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 04 months, with the option to extend for a further 02 months. The Initial Term is 01st June 2026 to 30th September 2026 with the option to extend by 02 months. If the extension is used the contract would end on 30th November 2026.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85121270",
                        "description": "Psychiatrist or psychologist services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 270000,
            "amount": 225000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "For further details and to access the tender documents use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is free.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-30T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-27T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 270000,
                    "amount": 225000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality Response",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2026-11-30T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "There is one optional extension available of 02 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "034087-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034087-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-15T11:15:52+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-12010881",
                    "name": "CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "85121270",
                            "description": "Psychiatrist or psychologist services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKD1",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2026-11-30T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "There is one optional extension available of 02 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 270000,
                "amount": 225000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "053228-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053228-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T11:21:47+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}