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Locum Educational Psychologist

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Locum Educational Psychologist to support its Educational Psychology Service. This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, used a direct method below the competition threshold, reflecting a streamlined approach. The awarded contract commenced on 13 May 2025 and will conclude on 12 May 2027, with a total gross value of £40,000. The procurement took place in the region UKC13 within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational psychology services, particularly those able to provide high-quality locum support to educational institutions. The contract is ideal for large-scale service suppliers who can meet the demanding requirements of a sub-central government authority such as Darlington Borough Council. Thus, firms with the capability to deliver educational services effectively in the UK may find similar future opportunities rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locum Educational Psychologist

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologist to support the Educational Psychology Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067768-2026
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
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 12 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CAROL WATTERSON CONSULTANT EDUCATONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Further Information

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