Award

PB2023-01372 & PB2022-00653 - Home From Hospital Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded the contract for the "PB2023-01372 & PB2022-00653 - Home From Hospital Service" under the classification of Transport services and Health and social work services. The contract, valued at GBP 60,000, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award, with the final award being made on March 30, 2024, and the contract officially published on February 11, 2025. The procurement stage is complete with the current status being marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and health sectors, particularly those equipped to provide services that assist individuals transitioning from hospital care back to their homes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, as specified in the suitability criteria. The award to "Making Space" highlights the potential for similar organisations to secure contracts through non-competitive procurement methods like direct awards in the future, enabling them to grow their service offerings and capture a larger market share.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01372 & PB2022-00653 - Home From Hospital Service

Notice Description

PB2023-01372 & PB2022-00653 Home from Hospital Service (HFHS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dc24b40-49d7-4b60-8bf7-8381beb9b9d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4a3e8d-51a4-4efc-b292-d61f86b22cbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKING SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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