---
title: "Educational Psychology Provision - Additional capacity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1c"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Educational Psychology Provision - Additional capacity

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1c

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## Summary

Wigan Council has completed a procurement process for additional capacity in Educational Psychology Provision due to a high number of statutory assessments required. The contract, under industry category of Education and Training Services, was awarded directly through a below-threshold procurement method without competition, classified under services. This project addresses a national shortage of Educational Psychologists, requiring experienced professionals to perform vital assessments. The contract commenced on 7th April 2025 and will run until 6th October 2025, with a total gross value of £58,500. The supplier, Spencer Clarke Group Limited, is based in Preston, UK, and specialises in providing experienced professionals for public sector needs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those focused on educational consulting and staffing services. The direct award mechanism indicates an urgent need for specialized skills, making it ideal for firms that can quickly provide experienced Educational Psychologists. Businesses with a strong track record in recruitment and supply of educational professionals will find this contract beneficial. The broad regional scope covering multiple regions in the UK means there is substantial demand for services, allowing firms to expand their footprint and demonstrate their capability in addressing critical public sector shortages.

## Notice

Due to the high numbers of statutory assessments required of the Educational Psychology Service, it was necessary to work with an agency to gain the experienced Educational Psychologists needed to carry out the assessments. There is a national shortage of Educational Psychologists impacting upon recruitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPENCER CLARKE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2025
  28th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spencerclarkegroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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