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Consultant Clinical Psychologist Provision for Adopt South

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the appointment of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to enhance the services of Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency covering Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. This tender falls under the 'services' category, particularly focusing on functional support and social work services. The procurement utilised a competitive quotation process below the threshold limit, with the awarded contract valued at £99,000. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2027, with delivery centered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award phase of this process was finalised on 1st October 2025, marking the completion of this procurement phase.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Nurturing Minds Psychology Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses in the psychology and social work sectors, especially those with expertise in adoption support and child welfare, would find this type of tender particularly enriching. The project not only offers financial gain but also the chance to make a positive impact by supporting vulnerable children and families, which can bolster the service provider's reputation and experience in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant Clinical Psychologist Provision for Adopt South

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council have appointed a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to support and supervise the Clinical Psychologists engaged by Adopt South as part of their multidisciplinary team functions, and develop and lead on the expansion of the current multidisciplinary team model. Adopt South are the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton councils, who find secure and loving permanent homes for children in care by recruiting, assessing, and approving adopters, and to provide them with comprehensive post-adoption support. Adopt South works to make the process of matching children with families more efficient by combining the resources of four local authorities and supporting families before, during, and after the adoption order. The below threshold contract was established following a quotation process whereby the successful supplier met the specification requirements. The Consultant Clinical Psychologist contract is for one year with an optional one year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18c40d-1d72-4728-8360-22bd921cd5da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33180000 - Functional support

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NURTURING MINDS PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

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