---
title: "Psychometric Testing Subscription License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06637e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Psychometric Testing Subscription License

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06637e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Psychometric Testing Subscription License" has concluded successfully, led by the Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority, located in Witham, United Kingdom. This contract involves the purchase of the UNA Pro 3 License for psychometric testing provided by Arctic Shores Limited. The contract was signed on 6th January 2026 and is active from 8th February 2026 until 7th February 2027. The procurement employed a limited method, characterised by limited competition, reflecting its status below the financial threshold. This falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems within the goods procurement category.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions, particularly those offering psychometric testing tools. Organisations with expertise in software systems tailored for evaluation and recruitment could find substantial growth prospects by pursuing similar contracts. Although Arctic Shores Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, secured this contract, similar enterprises can benchmark such successes to position themselves in the public sector market, ensuring readiness for limited competition bidding processes like this one.

## Notice

Purchase of UNA Pro 3 License for Psychometric Testing with Arctic Shores

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCTIC SHORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020097-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020097-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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