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Psychological Screening Programme

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has commissioned a direct procurement for the "Psychological Screening Programme," specifically focusing on psychiatrist or psychologist services. This contract is aimed at enhancing surveillance of high-risk roles within the Commissioner’s jurisdiction. Located at Police Headquarters in Penrith, Cumbria, UK, the procurement falls under the "services" category within the public authority sub-central government classification. The contract period started on 1st October 2025 and may extend until 30th September 2027. The procurement was conducted using a "below threshold - without competition" method, and the contract for this psychological screening was awarded to NTA Psychological Screening Ltd, an SME based in Richmond, UK. The award was activated on 15th January 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth in the field of psychological services, particularly for businesses specialising in psychiatric evaluation and high-risk role screening. Businesses that can offer validated surveillance programmes and clinical governance are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. This scenario is ideal for niche psychological service providers looking to expand their offerings to sub-central government authorities. Collaboration with occupational health units and fire and rescue services could reveal synergies and foster partnerships for small and medium enterprises seeking to establish or deepen their footprint within public sector contracts. The extended potential contract period further offers stability and opportunities for long-term strategic planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Psychological Screening Programme

Notice Description

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has directly commissioned a specialist Psychological Screening Programme, which is the surveillance programme recommended and fully validated by the College of Policing for high-risk roles. Clinical Psychologist and programme lead also provides the clinical governance for all clinical staff undertaking the screening programme under the provider's direction and conducts the psychological assessments on those officers found to have high trauma or clinical scores. The initial period of the contract was for 6-months wef 01.10.2025, with options to extend for further periods up to 30.09.2027. The Constabulary Occupational Health Unit is undertaking review of services in conjunction with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service to identify any synergies and opportunities for collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039637-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING

Further Information

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