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CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Medical Assessments for Fostering, specifically under the title "CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)." The contract was established via a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition, indicating an efficient process with the awarded supplier, Fostering Medicals, located in Telford. This service falls under the health and social work services category and will be conducted in the region of UKC12. The procurement reached the award stage on 26th January 2026, with the contract being signed on 23rd January 2026. The contract period is set from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2029, with a gross value of £108,000.

The tender creates a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the health assessment sector, particularly those specialising in medical evaluations for social services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive and timely medical assessments for fostering can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings. This is especially beneficial for mid-sized to large enterprises, such as Fostering Medicals, which can efficiently meet the needs of local councils seeking swift evaluations to enhance their fostering placement processes. Given the direct procurement nature, this procedure highlights the possibility of streamlined collaboration without the competition, fostering long-term business relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)

Notice Description

A contract for the Fostering Medical Assessments. Fostering medicals are niche and this will hopefully support our internal service processing and approving carers quick so we can avoid having to place with IFAs which are significantly more expensive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006838-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTERING MEDICALS

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