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title: "SCS Assessments - Lot 2"
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# SCS Assessments - Lot 2

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-467315e1-5f16-4622-86e3-1018efa502cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "SCS Assessments - Lot 2" was conducted by the Cabinet Office, located in London, SW1A2AS, England. This project involves the provision of psychometric assessments for SCS recruitment and talent management, classified under CPV code 79635000, which pertains to assessment centre services for recruitment. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was completed with a contract award to Gatenby Sanderson on 2nd February 2026. The contract is valued at £500,000, with the contract period starting on 8th April 2026 and ending on 7th April 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric and recruitment assessment services. It would be particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their services within the public sector. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process for qualified service providers, making it an attractive proposition for businesses with the capability to deliver specialised assessment services to government departments. Such contracts not only offer immediate financial benefits but also pave the way for longstanding relationships and reputational enhancement within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of Psychometric Assessments for SCS recruitment/talent management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3791d6a-10e1-462f-8348-1e8648528eed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3791d6a-10e1-462f-8348-1e8648528eed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3791d6a-10e1-462f-8348-1e8648528eed
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64663848-af19-4792-9fb3-054e7ab76eae

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