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Educational Psychologist

Blackburn with Darwen

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16 Jul 2026 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council procured educational psychology services for Early Years children who need additional specialist assessment before statutory processes are considered. The service covers early intervention and assessment in children’s educational settings, working with SEND Early Years Advisory Teachers. Educational psychologists are expected to observe children, consult parents, education settings and other relevant professionals, and produce written assessment reports with recommendations. The work supports a pool of pre-EHCP assessments, helping identify needs earlier and inform support and intervention planning. Delivery is in the Blackburn with Darwen area. This is a specialist professional service rather than a general education, childcare or administrative contract.

The procurement is complete and one contract was awarded to Precision Resource Group Limited. It used a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 26 April 2026 and runs from 27 April 2026 to 30 November 2026. Its value is £102,000 excluding VAT, or £122,400 including VAT. The requirement was arranged as a single lot. The selected supplier provides psychologist services for the council’s educational psychology requirement. The available outcome information identifies the successful supplier and contract value; the procurement record does not set out a separate award date or detailed scoring breakdown.

This requirement is relevant to providers of educational psychology services with practitioners able to assess young children in early years education settings. Credible competitors would need experience of early intervention, child observation, consultation with parents and education staff, and assessment of additional needs before an Education, Health and Care Plan process. They would also need to produce clear written reports and practical recommendations that inform support and intervention planning. The work requires close collaboration with SEND Early Years Advisory Teachers and other professionals, so suppliers should be able to operate as part of a multi-disciplinary local service. The award demonstrates demand for a focused, below-threshold specialist service delivered in the Blackburn with Darwen area.

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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 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
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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