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AwardedAwarded 7 August 2026

Educational Psychology Assessment Delivery - Purchase of Locum EPs to complete assessments

Stoke on Trent City Council · Local authority

In brief

Stoke on Trent City Council awarded consultancy and healthcare work to Psychology Direct Limited, Permanent Futures Limited and Hammond Clarke Limited on 7 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £1,920,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 27 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking suitably qualified Educational Psychologists to support the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process. Providers will be responsible for delivering person-centred, legally compliant psychological assessments and reports for eligible children and young people, in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. The service must align with local strategic priorities and guidance, which will be shared upon agreement to deliver the service. The scope of work includes completing educational psychology assessments, producing detailed reports, and providing psychological advice to inform EHC needs assessments.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Psychology Direct Limited (SME)
Permanent Futures Limited (SME)
Hammond Clarke Limited (SME)
9 bids received
£1,920,000
Awarded 7 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 028343-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 028570-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075217-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 028343-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 March 2026, last updated 7 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.