---
title: "ESCC Recruitment agent for Children's Needs Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659fd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# ESCC Recruitment agent for Children's Needs Assessments

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659fd

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment services required to support Children's Needs Assessments, particularly involving Educational Psychologists. The contract was awarded to LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, an SME based in Manchester, with operations focused on recruiting specialised personnel for social care. This direct procurement, classified within the public authority - sub-central government sector, was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract commenced on 19th February 2026 and is slated to conclude on 18th August 2026, with potential extension for up to six months. The procurement category revolves around services, specifically tailored to recruitment needs and delivered within the UK region defined as UKJ22.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies specialised in social care, particularly those capable of providing Educational Psychologists who can fulfil statutory duties of local authorities. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their reach within public sector operations and engage in long-term partnerships. Recruitment firms possessing expertise in psychological assessments and dedicated to overcoming educational and emotional barriers for children are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, contributing to both regional and national improvements in the social care landscape.

## Notice

A recruitment agency specialising in social care is required to source individuals to help deliver Children's Needs Assessments for ESCC as part of our statutory responsibilities. The Council requires external Educational Psychologists (EPs) to help complete Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (psychological advice is required for every assessment). The Council has internal EPs, however they consistently do not have the capacity to meet the assessment demand. EPs are experts in human development, learning, and behaviour, and help schools, families, and children overcome learning and emotional difficulties. They conduct psychological assessments and observations to identify a child's learning barriers, such as issues with confidence, anxiety, or dyslexia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016013-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016013-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016013-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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