Award

PB2023-01377 - Locum Educational Psychologist

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jul 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a direct award for the contract titled "PB2023-01377 - Locum Educational Psychologist" under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services. The contract, valued at £25,000, aims to support the Educational Psychology Service in responding to increased statutory demand at a lower cost compared to agency staff. The contract covers the region of England and carries a procurement method of direct award. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th March 2024 and the contract period running from 15th March 2024 to 14th March 2025. The contract has been awarded to Transform Psychology Ltd, with the award status being active as of 13th March 2024.

This tender represents a key opportunity for businesses offering psychological services, particularly those able to provide locum educational psychologist support at competitive rates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the project's emphasis on cost-effectiveness and specific skill requirements. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in educational psychological support, will find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing a relationship with a local council authority such as Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

PB2023-01377 - Locum Educational Psychologist

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologist to support the Educational Psychology Service in responding to increasing statutory demand at a considerably lower cost than agency staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b47ccaf-ed03-451a-84e7-fb9167e97022
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f950bd1f-e6f1-462b-8ece-4ee8d84730da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405497

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSFORM PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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