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title: "Educational Psychological Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Educational Psychological Assessments

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec67

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## Summary

De Montfort University in Leicester has concluded the procurement process for establishing a framework agreement with up to four suppliers for Educational Psychological Assessments. The contract, valued at £500,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with peak assessment periods generally occurring in October/November and February/March. The procurement was conducted under the open procedure, is classified under the 'light touch' regime, and deemed a Below Threshold - open competition. The latest stage marked the completion status with a successful award on 9th March 2026, involving multiple suppliers providing services, including CF Psychology Group Ltd, The Educational Guidance Service Ltd, Psychability Limited, and MPEW Ltd. This framework arrangement provides delivery within the UKF21 region.

For businesses specialising in psychological assessments and tests, this contract offers a substantial opportunity for market growth and enhanced service provision. Enterprises that can deliver consistent quality in educational psychological assessments stand to benefit, especially SMEs, as the procurement prioritises both price and quality with a weighting of 40% and 60%, respectively. The framework agreement allows work allocation based on provider ranking and capacity. Suppliers who can effectively manage demand across peak periods and sustain high service standards will particularly thrive under this arrangement, fostering long-term business relationships with De Montfort University. This agreement also strengthens expertise in education-related psychological services, making it suitable for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the education sector.

## Notice

The University is looking to establish a framework agreement featuring up to four Educational Psychologists/specialist teachers for the supply of Psychology Tests on behalf of its students. DMU proposes to enter contract for a four-year period with the successful Tenderers. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2026, with expiry date 31st March 2030. The estimated total value of this contract over a four-year period, across all framework suppliers, is expected to be around PS500,000 excluding VAT, assuming current requirement of these services. Peak Assessment periods are generally October/November and February/March, and the estimated number of Educational Psychological Tests commissioned by DMU comprises of approximately 350 student assessments per annum in total across all suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021102-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP; MPEW; PSYCHABILITY; THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 21:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021102-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 23:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078685-2025
- 1 Dec 2025 at 23:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078684-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021102-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078685-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078684-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cfpsychology.co.uk
- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- http://www.egs.org.uk
- http://www.warnockassociates.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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