Planning

NHSR-465 Psychometric Testing

NHS LITIGATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Litigation Authority is initiating a procurement process for psychometric testing services under the title "NHSR-465 Psychometric Testing." This contract aims to acquire psychometric tools and services for HR & OD selection and development activities, including in-house training. This tender, classified under services for business, professional, and specialist organisations, is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to be completed by 31st May 2026. Located in London, the authority is part of the central government sector. The procurement process is expected to proceed with further notice by 1st July 2026, and the contract period is anticipated to start on 30th September 2026, covering a period until August 2029, with a possibility of extension up to August 2031.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in psychometric evaluation, HR consultancy, and professional training services. Businesses offering tailored psychometric testing solutions and associated training can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within central government contracts. Given the substantial contract value and potential for renewal, this tender could facilitate long-term partnerships for successful bidders, enabling them to demonstrate the effectiveness and innovation of their services within a significant government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSR-465 Psychometric Testing

Notice Description

HR&OD Procurement of psychometric tools and services for use in selection and development activities, including associated in-house training and development.

Planning Information

Preliminary market engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045043-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LITIGATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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