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Provision of Student Psychological Assessments

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, located in Falkirk, has recently completed the procurement process for the Provision of Student Psychological Assessments. This open procedure tender attracted various Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and has resulted in a contract worth £98,560. The procurement falls under the education sector and was deemed complete on 24th September 2024. The framework agreement, commencing on 3rd October 2024 and lasting until 2nd October 2026, includes provisions for two additional 12-month extensions, subject to performance and ongoing requirements. Services under this contract will be delivered online and at Forth Valley College campuses in Falkirk, Stirling, and Alloa.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological assessments and education-related services. The framework agreement, designed for a maximum of six contractors, promises not only stability but also the potential for long-term cooperation, thereby enabling significant business growth. Ideal candidates for such tenders include those with experience in psychological assessments and qualifications recognised by relevant professional bodies, such as the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council. The contract requirements offer SMEs a robust avenue to expand their market reach and bolster their portfolio with a reputable public sector client.

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Notice Title

Provision of Student Psychological Assessments

Notice Description

Forth Valley College was seeking qualified Contractor(s) for the Provision of Student Psychological Assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College was seeking qualified Contractor(s) for the Provision of Student Psychological Assessments. The Authority was tendering to form a Framework Agreement with a maximum of 6 Contractors. The number of assessments will vary throughout the year and year on year. It is estimated that a total of around 50 assessments will be required per academic year. This is an indicative volume of assessments and there is no guarantee of work.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515148
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£98,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ester Vasallo, Simion Bogdan
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS

DARE2LEARN

GOOD TO LEARN

KT ADULT DYSLEXIA & SPLD ASSESSMENT

SPLD ASSESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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