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Educational Psychologist

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Educational Psychologist services. This contract aimed at facilitating early intervention and assessment activities for Early Years children requiring specialised assessments. The procurement was carried out using a limited method due to being a below-threshold competition, focusing on services within the "Psychiatrist or psychologist services" category under a light touch special regime. The contract was awarded to Precision Resource Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, and is active from 27 April 2026 until 30 November 2026, with a total contract value of £122,400. The services will be delivered primarily in the UKD41 region encompassing Blackburn. The award stage was formalised on 26 April 2026, marking the significant timeline of this procurement.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the psychological services sector that are poised for collaborating in public sector projects. Companies specialising in educational and psychological assessments can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence within government frameworks, enhancing their portfolio of public sector engagements. The focus on early intervention and collaborative work with educational professionals creates opportunities for businesses well-versed in handling multidisciplinary settings. Additionally, involvement in addressing early educational needs could offer businesses an entry point into subsequent related projects within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Educational Psychologist

Notice Description

This Educational Psychologist (EP) provision will support the delivery of early intervention and assessment activity for Early Years children where additional specialist assessment is required to better understand and identify needs prior to consideration of statutory processes. The work will involve close collaboration with SEND SS Early Years Advisory Teachers to assess children's strengths, needs and support requirements within their educational settings. Educational Psychologists will undertake joint work that typically includes observation, consultation with parents, educational settings and relevant professionals, and the production of written assessment reports and recommendations. This provision supports a pool of pre-EHCP assessments intended to identify needs at an earlier stage and inform appropriate support and intervention planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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