SCS Assessments - Lot 1

Cabinet Office
Selective procedure
8 April 2026 to 7 April 2027

Delivery of professional psychological assessment services, including psychometric testing and structured exercises, to support the recruitment of senior civil service personnel. The service requires qualified chartered psychologists to evaluate candidate suitability, leadership potential, and behavioral competencies through standardized assessment methodologies.

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Awarded value: £3m; As published
Published: 3 February 2026
Awarded: 2 February 2026; GatenbySanderson
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 7 April 2027

What the contract covers

Services

Provision of chartered psychologist assessment services to support senior civil service recruitment, selection, and leadership talent evaluation processes.

Provision of Chartered Psychologists to provide a variety of assessments, tests and exercises to support SCS recruitment

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 8 April 2026 to 7 April 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79635000

Services in this contract

Leadership, executive and promotion assessmentMain service£93k typicalChartered psychologists running assessments and exercises for senior civil service recruitment

Lifecycle

Published
3 February 2026
Contract awardedto GatenbySanderson
2 February 2026
Contract starts
8 April 2026
Contract ends
7 April 2027

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/225753/scs-assessments-lot-1
Buyer reference: CSR/208_1
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-b56180ac-af6e-4a13-bd33-3a1184fad726
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Cabinet Office. SCS Assessments - Lot 1. Contract award, 3 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/225753/scs-assessments-lot-1 (accessed 5 November 2026).