Provision of Clinical Psychologist

CPV: Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

14 Apr 2026, 12:19 BST

Last source update

14 Apr 2026, 12:19 BST

Authority reference

PB2025-00259

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-033706

Classification (CPV)

Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Delivery area

North East (UKC13)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

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'.

Publisher note: 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 the relevant authority by 24th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations, please contact jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk Award decision-makers include Assistant Director - Childrens Services. In line with the requirements the key criteria used to make a decision includes the following: The provider has an established positive record for delivery of this provision with a strong focus on workforce upskilling and placement stability and has the ability to progress children through the pathways for mental health support if required. The provider is experienced having provided this service for another local authority. The service requirement will focus on supporting children within the care of the Authority and support them from their exposure to any health inequalities. The service will support placement stability and as a result have a positive impact to provide support providing value for money. The decision was based on the assessment of the provider's ability to deliver high‑quality, safe and effective services, demonstrate value for money, and meet the our requirements, including service quality, workforce capability, continuity of care, and alignment with commissioning objectives.

• Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAwarded supplierGB-NHS: RX3 Darlington, North East, DL2 2TS

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