Educational Psychologists to Provide Advice in Education Health and Care Assessments

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the services of educational psychologists. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, aims to support Education Health and Care Assessments by enhancing the council's existing statutory services. Procured through an open procedure, this is an open agreement allowing providers that meet the required standards to be awarded contracts at any time.

Although contracts are not exclusive and come with no guarantee of work volume, the council plans to extend the contract for two further periods of 24 months each, aligning with the provisions set forth in the tender process. The location of service delivery is specified as the region UKC14, Durham. This open procurement offer provides significant business opportunities for qualified psychologists, particularly those specialising in educational assessment and support services.

The tender process is designed to encourage variety and participation, inviting both SMEs like Connect Exec, Precision Resource Group Limited, and larger organisations such as Reed Talent Solutions, all of whom have successfully secured awards. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector and hold expertise in psychologist services may find this venture particularly rewarding, especially given the potential for ongoing extensions and the flexibility built into the contract terms.