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Locum Educational Psychologist

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Darlington, UK, has completed the tender process for hiring a Locum Educational Psychologist to support its Educational Psychology Service. The procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to Marianne Taylor, an educational psychology service provider, with a contract value of £60,000 gross, extendable by two additional years. The contract period is from April 2025 to April 2027, signifying a comprehensive approach to local educational needs in the UKC13 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing education and training services, particularly those with expertise in educational psychology. While the contract was directly awarded and did not involve competitive bidding, similar opportunities may arise for organisations looking to grow within the public sector by offering specialised expertise tailored to children's educational psychological needs, aiding local councils in fulfilling specialised service gaps. Companies within the UK, especially those familiar with the region's educational landscape, could leverage such engagements to expand their service portfolio with public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Locum Educational Psychologist

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologist to support the Educational Psychology Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035450-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIANNE TAYLOR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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