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PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aiming to enhance support for family carers during hospital discharges. The procurement, which concluded with the award stage on 19 February 2025, involves direct awarding to Durham County Carers Support. The contract will commence on 1 July 2025 and last until 30 June 2027, focusing on the North East region of England with an estimated value of GBP 71,523.64.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those interested in supporting family carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in caregiving services might find this contract highly relevant to their operations. The direct award approach indicates a pre-determined selection process, offering stability and clear expectations for the delivered services, thus making it an attractive proposition for capable SMEs in the region.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge

Notice Description

PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge - Provision of a services to improve support to family carers when the person they care for is being discharged from hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca44987-b5b7-485b-8072-3d3f82ca566c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82a99-e52e-4410-a930-eddbcc5341b2
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,523 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,523 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 406543

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

DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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