---
title: "Provison of Psycometric Testing for Firearms Candidates (CF)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2019-08-14"
---

# Provison of Psycometric Testing for Firearms Candidates (CF)

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05.json)

## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Psychometric Testing for Firearms Candidates" within the services sector, classified under CPV code 85121270 (Psychiatrist or psychologist services). This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the publication of the tender on 12th April 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £800,000, with the tender period concluding on 13th May 2019, and the contract period running from 10th June 2019 to 9th June 2023. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological assessment and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies experienced in psychometrics, evaluation techniques, and psychological consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With the emphasis on specialised services and the substantial contract value, prospective suppliers have the potential to secure a long-term partnership with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

Provision of Psychometric Testing for Firearms Candidates Additional information: This tender had not been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff26702f-8a0a-43e0-ba8e-70aff1288333 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender not awarded |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TENDER NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff26702f-8a0a-43e0-ba8e-70aff1288333
- 12 Apr 2019 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955aac10-0dc0-4756-95bd-508f023173cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff26702f-8a0a-43e0-ba8e-70aff1288333
  14th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955aac10-0dc0-4756-95bd-508f023173cd
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://kentpolice-essexpolice.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d6adea-daf8-4101-9f7c-7840a86eee05.json.