Scope
Reference
250800
Description
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 £500,000 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Educational Psychological Assessments
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £600,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 March 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
CF PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LTD
- Companies House: 12010881
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDX-6124-ZJRG
Pinero House. 115A Harley Street
London
W1G 6AR
United Kingdom
Email: nick@cfpsychology.co.uk
Website: http://www.cfpsychology.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Educational Psychological Assessments
MPEW LTD
- Companies House: 15563138
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMNG-1432-BLTM
Suite A 82 James Carter Road
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 7DE
United Kingdom
Email: mark@psybiz.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Educational Psychological Assessments
PSYCHABILITY LIMITED
- Companies House: 04851271
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJQ-5287-DMHV
Clarence House, 35 Clarence
Leicestershire
LE16 7NE
United Kingdom
Email: sue@warnockassociates.com
Website: http://www.warnockassociates.com
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Educational Psychological Assessments
THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE LTD
- Companies House: 05122931
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGZ-7316-RMCM
9 Apollo Court Koppers Way
Hebburn
NE31 2ES
United Kingdom
Email: info@egs.org.uk
Website: http://www.egs.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Educational Psychological Assessments
Contracting authority
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): XN85208
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001883
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZY-8857-XDBL
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dmu.ac.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government