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Provision of Clinical Psychologist

Darlington Borough Council

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council intends to award a contract for the provision of clinical psychologist services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, specifically tailored to support children's services. This procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is announced as an intention to award notice. The Council has scheduled the service delivery to begin in April 2026 and continue until April 2028, with a standstill period commencing the day after publication, allowing representations until 24th April 2026. The procurement process is underway, involving Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as the potential supplier. The focus is on psychiatrist or psychologist services, classified under CPV code 85121270, and the contract, valued at £165,000, aims to support placement stability and workforce upskilling in the children's services arena located in the UKC13 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in psychological and psychiatric services, particularly those experienced in delivering effective and stable programmes within local authorities. Businesses capable of demonstrating high service quality, workforce proficiency, continuity of care, and value for money are well-suited to compete for this contract. With specific emphasis on addressing health inequalities and supporting children's well-being, providers that have a positive track record and focus on mental health support pathways will find this offer aligns with their strategic objectives for growth and impact within the public sector. The award procedure follows a limited procurement method, prioritising the most suitable provider process based on key criteria, providing a streamlined opportunity for select providers to enhance their service delivery and establish a long-term partnership with Darlington Borough Council.

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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. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process; and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is 2 years. This is a new service through an existing provider; The dates which the services are intended to be provided are between April 2026 and April 2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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