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NHSR_415 Behavioural Assessment Services

NHS Resolution

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 17:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Aug 2026 at 10:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

18 May 2026 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Litigation Authority, also known as NHS Resolution, procured behavioural assessment services for delivery across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers the provision of behavioural assessments, including arranging interviews and producing related professional outputs, supported by psychological, research, consultancy and personnel expertise. The service is intended to support NHS Resolution’s operational and clinical needs, including responding to requests from its Advice function. It sits within the services category and includes business and management consultancy, development and research consultancy, statistical and social research, psychologist services and personnel services. The procurement was a single service requirement and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The buying organisation is based in London, while delivery is required nationally across England and other UK regions.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. NHS Resolution awarded the contract on 21 August 2026 to Work Psychology Group, Edgecumbe Consulting Group Limited and Work Psychology Hub. The contract was signed on 10 September 2026 and runs from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2030. Its value is £1,022,760 excluding VAT, or £1,227,312 including VAT. The process used an above-threshold open procedure, with four bids received. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 60%, social value at 10%, main-model pricing at 25% and rate-card scenario pricing at 5%. Technical assessment covered service understanding, delivery, provider qualifications and experience, quality assurance, knowledge sharing, service improvement, information security and governance. Payment terms were within 30 days.

This award shows a continuing NHS requirement for specialist behavioural assessment capacity delivered across the UK. Competitors seeking similar work would need credible psychologists and other appropriately qualified practitioners, with demonstrable experience designing and delivering behavioural assessments at national scale. Strong evidence would include clear assessment methods, reliable interview scheduling, professionally robust reporting, quality assurance and the ability to respond to changing clinical, operational and safety requirements. Suppliers would also need effective information security and governance, sound research, analytical and consultancy capability, and a practical approach to sharing expertise and improving the service. The buyer also assessed social value, including contributions to physical and mental wellbeing, so organisations able to evidence wider NHS and community benefits would be well placed when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSR_415 Behavioural Assessment Services

Notice Description

Contract for behavioural assessment services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069afc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086143-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

79330000 - Statistical services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,022,760 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,022,760 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,022,760 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,022,760 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-08-04

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Resolution
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Work Psychology Group

Edgecumbe Consulting Group Ltd

Work Psychology Hub Ltd

Further Information

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