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Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service." This tender falls under the health and social work services category, aiming to provide clinical psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and education support for adoption services, an area of statutory responsibility. Located in Durham, UKC14 region, the procurement stage is at the award phase with a contract signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold - without competition, adhering to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, effective from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with a gross contract value of £174,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary health and therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in adoption support services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) providing clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy can explore collaborations with awarded supplier ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LTD, based in Darlington, within UKC13. Businesses aiming to work with local authorities could gain exposure and experience by undertaking similar roles in such specialised service contracts, thereby contributing to business growth in the professional services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service

Notice Description

The MDT is to include clinical psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, and education support. Clinical psychology for formulation of therapeutic plans for children living with or adopted who are the responsibility of Durham County Council. Adoption support is a statutory responsibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042844-2026
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
SME

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
£139,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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