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PB2023-00947 - Parcel Subscription for Looked After Children

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2023 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract to BookTrust for the provision of a parcel subscription service for looked after children in England. The contract involves delivering maths games, stationery, and materials monthly to each child for six months, with a total value of £15,660. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period ending on January 16, 2023, and the contract period running from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services, specifically in providing materials for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirements of delivering high-quality educational materials on a recurring basis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buyer, Darlington Borough Council, has highlighted the importance of fulfilling its virtual school statutory duties through this procurement process, highlighting the targeted nature of the contract.

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Notice Title

PB2023-00947 - Parcel Subscription for Looked After Children

Notice Description

Parcel subscription for looked after children whereby each child receives maths games, stationery and other high quality materials once every month for six months. Part of the virtual school statutory duties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0abd9aa8-be6a-4c38-b216-86898001b03a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca2e4fb-2e3e-42ea-b35d-d3276f287f85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2023 - 19 Jan 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKTRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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