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title: "CONTRACT FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY DRUG AND ALCOHOL COURT NORTH EAST (FDAC)"
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# CONTRACT FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY DRUG AND ALCOHOL COURT NORTH EAST (FDAC)

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5352934-7b31-429d-9e08-95325b12b606

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Council involves a tender titled "Contract for Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist on behalf of the Family Drug and Alcohol Court North East (FDAC)". This contract falls within the health and social work services industry, specifically addressing the needs of families involved with a multi-disciplinary FDAC team in the North East of England. The procurement method is a limited process with competitive quotations, and the tender period is open until 16 April 2021, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1 May 2021 and conclude on 31 October 2022. The total contract value is £25,000, and suppliers can bid for either Lot 1, which includes clinical psychology services, or Lot 2, covering consultant psychiatry services, or both.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the mental health and social services sector looking to expand their operations. Given the specific nature of the services required, firms with expertise in psychological counselling and psychiatric care, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging with the Family Drug and Alcohol Court, successful bidders will contribute to transformative services aimed at supporting families, thus fostering not only business growth but also community well-being.

## Notice

Family Drug and Alcohol Courts offer an alternative approach to ordinary care proceedings. The FDAC judge holds fortnightly court reviews with parents, in addition to the usual court hearings with lawyers present. A specialist multi-disciplinary FDAC team works closely with the judge and other professionals to provide intensive intervention and support for parents wishing to turn their lives around. The principles underpinning FDAC are shared with other problem-solving courts and there is a firm focus on working positively with parents. This contract is divided into 2 Lots: LOT 1 - Clinical Psychologist 0.2 FTE Psychology Band 8 a-c input per week LOT 2 - 0.1 FTE Consultant Psychiatry time per month Suppliers may bid for 1 or both Lots Invitation to Quote documents are available to download from the NEPO portal at www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261292f6-9354-4ecb-80b4-8c804b758f6f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261292f6-9354-4ecb-80b4-8c804b758f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261292f6-9354-4ecb-80b4-8c804b758f6f
  1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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