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title: "Provision of Clinical Psychologist"
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# Provision of Clinical Psychologist

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681db

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council intends to award a contract for the provision of clinical psychologist services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, specifically tailored to support children's services. This procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is announced as an intention to award notice. The Council has scheduled the service delivery to begin in April 2026 and continue until April 2028, with a standstill period commencing the day after publication, allowing representations until 24th April 2026. The procurement process is underway, involving Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as the potential supplier. The focus is on psychiatrist or psychologist services, classified under CPV code 85121270, and the contract, valued at £165,000, aims to support placement stability and workforce upskilling in the children's services arena located in the UKC13 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in psychological and psychiatric services, particularly those experienced in delivering effective and stable programmes within local authorities. Businesses capable of demonstrating high service quality, workforce proficiency, continuity of care, and value for money are well-suited to compete for this contract. With specific emphasis on addressing health inequalities and supporting children's well-being, providers that have a positive track record and focus on mental health support pathways will find this offer aligns with their strategic objectives for growth and impact within the public sector. The award procedure follows a limited procurement method, prioritising the most suitable provider process based on key criteria, providing a streamlined opportunity for select providers to enhance their service delivery and establish a long-term partnership with Darlington Borough Council.

## 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. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process; and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is 2 years. This is a new service through an existing provider; The dates which the services are intended to be provided are between April 2026 and April 2028.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033706-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033706-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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