Provision of Educational Psychology Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of educational psychology services. This contract, under the title "Provision of Educational Psychology Services," will involve educational psychologists assisting with Health and Care Needs Assessments. The procurement was conducted through a Direct Award Process A, a method below the competitive threshold, which was completed with the contract being awarded on 1st May 2026. The contract runs from 1st May 2026 to 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total contract value is £83,333.33, and services will be delivered within the region with the identifier UKJ22.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for firms in the educational psychology sector, particularly those specialising in psychiatrist or psychologist services. Insight Educational Psychology Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Brighton, has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating that this opportunity is accessible to smaller organisations. Enterprises wishing to expand their service offerings in educational assessments and consultations, especially in collaboration with local governments, would find similar tenders promising for business development. Since this contract was awarded directly, competition in future similar tenders could favour companies with specialised skills and established governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Educational Psychology Services

Notice Description

Educational Psychologists (EP's) to help complete Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following a Direct Award Process A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056907-2026
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
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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