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title: "SCS Assessments - Lot 1"
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# SCS Assessments - Lot 1

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b56180ac-af6e-4a13-bd33-3a1184fad726

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "SCS Assessments - Lot 1", is led by the Cabinet Office, focusing on the provision of assessment centre services for recruitment by Chartered Psychologists. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically CPV code 79635000. The process has reached the award stage, concluding on 2nd February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 8th April 2026 and end on 7th April 2027, covering the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with a total contract value of GBP 3,000,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted by its suitability for them. Businesses specialising in recruitment and psychological assessments will find this tender particularly beneficial, given its focus on providing a variety of assessments, tests, and exercises to support senior civil service recruitment. Aligning with the Cabinet Office's requirements could open future avenues for similar government contracts, allowing businesses to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector. The awarded supplier for this tender is Gatenby Sanderson Ltd, based in Leeds, showcasing SME engagement in public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Chartered Psychologists to provide a variety of Assessments, tests and exercises to support SCS recruitment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0165e-7e55-43f4-ba7e-c82dc269f636 |
| 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 | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 07:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0165e-7e55-43f4-ba7e-c82dc269f636
- 3 Feb 2026 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0165e-7e55-43f4-ba7e-c82dc269f636

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0165e-7e55-43f4-ba7e-c82dc269f636
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19fd51c9-5de6-47d8-95ca-4c87e0044d62

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