Planning

Provision of Clinical Psychologist

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 15:51

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves the planned provision of a Clinical Psychologist for children's services. This falls under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and will be conducted under the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services Regulations of 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key date for a future notice set for 20 March 2026. The services will be delivered in the UKC13 region, specifically in Darlington, and the intended contract value is £165,000. The approach is tailored to selecting the most suitable provider, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in mental health services, particularly those experienced in workforce upskilling and providing support within children's fostering and residential settings. Businesses with expertise in clinical psychology can potentially enhance service delivery for Darlington Borough Council and support placement stability. Companies specialising in psychiatrist or psychologist services and able to operate in the specified region would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can provide business growth by allowing firms to expand their service portfolio and develop long-term relationships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Psychologist

Notice Description

Clinical Psychologist needed for childrens services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Clinical Psychologist time to workforce upskill children's services and provide support and guidance across in house fostering and in house residential to support placement stability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016594-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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