---
title: "CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f07"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
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# CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f07

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Medical Assessments for Fostering, specifically under the title "CS082 - Medical Assessments (Fostering)." The contract was established via a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition, indicating an efficient process with the awarded supplier, Fostering Medicals, located in Telford. This service falls under the health and social work services category and will be conducted in the region of UKC12. The procurement reached the award stage on 26th January 2026, with the contract being signed on 23rd January 2026. The contract period is set from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2029, with a gross value of £108,000.

The tender creates a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the health assessment sector, particularly those specialising in medical evaluations for social services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive and timely medical assessments for fostering can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings. This is especially beneficial for mid-sized to large enterprises, such as Fostering Medicals, which can efficiently meet the needs of local councils seeking swift evaluations to enhance their fostering placement processes. Given the direct procurement nature, this procedure highlights the possibility of streamlined collaboration without the competition, fostering long-term business relationships with public authorities.

## Notice

A contract for the Fostering Medical Assessments. Fostering medicals are niche and this will hopefully support our internal service processing and approving carers quick so we can avoid having to place with IFAs which are significantly more expensive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006838-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTERING MEDICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 17:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006838-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006838-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://fosteringmedicals.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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