---
title: "Provision of Clinical Psychologist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b5b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Provision of Clinical Psychologist

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b5b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves the planned provision of a Clinical Psychologist for children's services. This falls under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and will be conducted under the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services Regulations of 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key date for a future notice set for 20 March 2026. The services will be delivered in the UKC13 region, specifically in Darlington, and the intended contract value is £165,000. The approach is tailored to selecting the most suitable provider, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in mental health services, particularly those experienced in workforce upskilling and providing support within children's fostering and residential settings. Businesses with expertise in clinical psychology can potentially enhance service delivery for Darlington Borough Council and support placement stability. Companies specialising in psychiatrist or psychologist services and able to operate in the specified region would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can provide business growth by allowing firms to expand their service portfolio and develop long-term relationships with regional authorities.

## Notice

Clinical Psychologist needed for childrens services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Clinical Psychologist time to workforce upskill children's services and provide support and guidance across in house fostering and in house residential to support placement stability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016594-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC13 Darlington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016594-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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