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title: "Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069556"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069556

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Adoption Support Service." This tender falls under the health and social work services category, aiming to provide clinical psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and education support for adoption services, an area of statutory responsibility. Located in Durham, UKC14 region, the procurement stage is at the award phase with a contract signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold - without competition, adhering to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, effective from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with a gross contract value of £174,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary health and therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in adoption support services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) providing clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy can explore collaborations with awarded supplier ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LTD, based in Darlington, within UKC13. Businesses aiming to work with local authorities could gain exposure and experience by undertaking similar roles in such specialised service contracts, thereby contributing to business growth in the professional services sector.

## Notice

The MDT is to include clinical psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, and education support. Clinical psychology for formulation of therapeutic plans for children living with or adopted who are the responsibility of Durham County Council. Adoption support is a statutory responsibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042844-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042844-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042844-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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