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Educational Psychologists for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking educational psychologist services for its students. This open procedure allows interested parties to submit their tenders electronically until 11th August 2025. The contract, valued at £320,000, will be active over the course of 720 days, with potential renewal options available. The procurement falls under the education category and necessitates services to be provided at University of Aberdeen campuses. This tender aligns with the public sector procurement regulations and is structured to ensure transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational support services. Companies with a strong track record in educational psychology, particularly with knowledge of higher education institutions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a strong emphasis on quality, businesses that maintain high educational service standards will be particularly competitive. The requirement for electronic submissions and compliance with professional insurance standards also implies that firms with established administrative and compliance frameworks will have an advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Educational Psychologists for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Provision of educational psychologist services for students of the University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of educational psychologist services for students of the University of Aberdeen

Renewal: 3 individual 12 month optional extension periods will be included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543416
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£442,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The nature of the service will be ongoing dependent on the needs of the future students of the University of Aberdeen, a re-tender will be advertised in line with this and the current expiration date of the contract being tendered.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST ASSESSMENT & PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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