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Educational Psychology Assessments - PSR Direct Award Process C

Newcastle City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Newcastle City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE18QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Linzi McMeekin

Contact Email: linzi.mcmeekin@newcastle.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
252560.0 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 22:55
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd t/a Skylakes
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime in relation to the award of a new contract to the existing provider.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Council has a requirement for educational psychology assessments and reports for children and young people, to support the assessment process for Education, Health and Care Plans. This Contract will be awarded to an existing provider under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The value of the contract will be up to £252,560 for 6 months. The service will be provided between 20/02/2026 and 19/08/2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Modifications as permissible under PSR

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

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