Psychology and Occupational Therapy Support to Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockton on Tees Borough Council initiated a direct award contract for the provision of "Psychology and Occupational Therapy Support to Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team". Falling under the services category, this contract is part of a pilot funded by Adoption England and classified under a light touch regime. With the procurement method detailed as below threshold without competition, ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LTD emerged as the supplier. The contract commenced on 5th June 2026 and is set to run through to March 2027, with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding. It covers several regions in the UK, including UKC11, UKC12, and UKC13, reflecting its potential widespread impact.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the healthcare sector, specifically those offering psychiatrist or psychologist services. Given the direct award nature, it bypasses competition, which can be beneficial for specialised small to medium-sized enterprises that offer unique psychological and therapeutic services, especially within the context of adoption support. Engaging in such public sector contracts can significantly enhance business visibility and credibility, opening pathways to further contracts and collaborations within governmental departments.

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Notice Title

Psychology and Occupational Therapy Support to Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team

Notice Description

Direct award due to this being an Adoption England funded pilot and there being uncertainty over future funding Both Services are considered to be light touch and under threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054788-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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