Tender Behavioural Assessment Services NHS Litigation Authority
Tender Behavioural Assessment Services NHS Litigation Authority
Reference: NHSR_415
Description
Procurement for the provision of professional services to conduct behavioural assessments.
Supplier Briefing call 28 May 2026 11:00 – 11:45 via Teams sign up – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a5adabc1-06ba-49b3-a378-f8a71057fc8f@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
Total value (estimated)
- £1,022,760 excluding VAT
- £1,227,312 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 October 2026 to 11 October 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 – Business and management consultancy services
- 73220000 – Development consultancy services
- 72221000 – Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73120000 – Experimental development services
- 73300000 – Design and execution of research and development
- 79315000 – Social research services
- 79330000 – Statistical services
- 79411000 – General management consultancy services
- 85121270 – Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 79630000 – Personnel services except placement and supply services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Doc 1 the Tender template
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Doc 2 the Specification
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 June 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions should be made
Via the electronic Tendering portal ‘Atamis’ used by the Contracting Authority for this procurement:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
User Guide:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 August 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 4 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical |
1.Understanding the service = 10% 2.Delivery of the service = 20% 3A.Qualification and experience of the proposed service providers =5% 3B.Qualification and experience of the proposed service providers… |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial – Main model pricing |
8A Commercial Questionnaire – Behavioural Assessments = 25% |
Price | 25.00% |
| Social Value |
Social value Outcome 8 – NHS Fit for the Future – Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing: in the supply chain and communities in the relevant area, has been chosen for this… |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Commercial – Rate Card Scenario |
8B Commercial Questionnaire – Rate Card scenario= 5% |
Price | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Payment within 30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
The Contracting Authority recognises that, due to the nature of behavioural assessment services and the need to respond to evolving clinical, operational, and safety risks, it may be necessary to modify the contract during its term.
The principal risks which may give rise to modification include:
material variation in service demand, including changes in the volume, complexity, or urgency of behavioural assessments;
updates to clinical guidance, regulatory frameworks, or professional standards;
emerging risks relating to practitioner behaviour, patient safety, staff safety, or public confidence requiring changes to delivery models or escalation processes;
the need to adjust performance requirements, including report turnaround times, quality assurance mechanisms, or escalation protocols;
organisational changes impacting how services are commissioned or managed within NHS Resolution or the NHS.
Any contract modification will:
be strictly limited to circumstances permitted under the Procurement Act 2023;
not alter the overall nature of the contract;
be proportionate to the risk being addressed; and
be clearly documented and justified to ensure transparency and auditability.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The market engagement event was held in February 2025 FTS-013166, before PA23 came into force. To ensure all suppliers receive the same information, the slides presented at the event are included in the tender pack.
NHS Resolution will also be holding a supplier briefing call 28 May 2026 11:00 – 11:45am, and suppliers are encouraged to register their attendance using the link below. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a5adabc1-06ba-49b3-a378-f8a71057fc8f@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
Documents
Associated tender documents
Mid-Tier_Award_Form_- NHSR_415-Draft.pdf
Contract Award Form
Doc 1 – Tender Template – Open Procedure – NHSR_415 v1.4 Final.pdf
Instructions and Guidance to Tenderers
Doc 2 – Specification – NHSR_415 V1.6 Final .pdf
Behavioural Assessments specification
Doc 3 – Form of Tender and Tenderer Declarations – NHSR_415.pdf
Form of Tender document
Doc 4 – Mid-Tier_Core_Terms_NHSR_415.pdf
Mid Tier Contract Core Terms NHSR_415
Doc 5 – TUPE Disclosure.xlsx
TUPE Disclosure spreadsheet
Behavioural Assessment Commercial Schedule v1.3.xlsx
Commercial Schedule
Behavioural Assessment Market Event Slides v0.2 FEB 2025.pdf
Previous Market Engagement slides, held in February 2025 for reference.
Contracting authority
NHS Litigation Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZC-7945-VBHW
8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rachel McFarlane
Email: nhsr.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.resolution.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI42 – Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority – central government