---
title: "CPU 8164 Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065492"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# CPU 8164 Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065492

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Educational Psychologist Advice for EHC Statutory Assessments," aimed at providing statutory psychological guidance essential for Education, Health and Care assessments within Nottingham City. This contract, under the light touch regime and direct procurement method, is designed to support vulnerable children and young people with special educational needs. The procurement, categorised under education and training services, covers broad geographical areas across the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 16 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026. The awards were announced on 16 February 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises focused on healthcare recruitment and psychological services. Companies like PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIFE LIMITED and LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED were awarded contracts through a below-threshold, direct procurement process. The opportunity suits businesses with expertise in educational and psychological support services and those capable of delivering comprehensive advice for statutory assessments. Leveraging this contract can strengthen a firm's portfolio in government services, providing exposure to a critical sector supporting education and care for young individuals with special needs.

## Notice

Locum Educational Psychologists to deliver statutory psychological advice for Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and supporting vulnerable children and young people with special educational needs in Nottingham City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013876-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS; PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013876-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013715-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013876-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013715-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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