Scope
Description
Supply of the qualification in occupational psychology stage 2.
Contract 1. British Psychological Society Accreditation
Supplier
Contract value
- £534,352.50 excluding VAT
- £641,223 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates
- 20 October 2025 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years, 5 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
2.5 year extension period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below £5m
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
There is only BPS who can accredit DWP work psychologists.
Supplier
THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- Companies House: SC229642
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWZ-3554-RMDV
ST. ANDREWS HOUSE
48 PRINCESS ROAD EAST
LE1 7DR
United Kingdom
Email: Finance@bps.org.uk
Website: https://www.bps.org.uk/
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Department for Work & Pensions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCP-7274-TLRQ
Caxton House 7th Floor 6-12 Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government