Award

PB2024-01673 - Holistic care to support unpaid carers and the cared for, which will enable family and friends who are caring for a loved one to take a well-earned break from their responsibilities.

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement contract titled "PB2024-01673 - Holistic care to support unpaid carers and the cared for," classified under "Health and social work services" (CPV: 85000000). The contract focuses on providing holistic care services to help unpaid carers take breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. This direct award process has awarded the contract to Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, with a total value of £45,129.72 GBP. The delivery of these services will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing supportive care to unpaid carers. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The awarded contract highlights the potential for businesses to collaborate with local government councils to deliver essential community services, enhancing their market presence and contributing to social wellbeing.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01673 - Holistic care to support unpaid carers and the cared for, which will enable family and friends who are caring for a loved one to take a well-earned break from their responsibilities.

Notice Description

PB2024-01673 - Holistic care to support unpaid carers and the cared for, which will enable family and friends who are caring for a loved one to take a well-earned break from their responsibilities. - Provision of services to the carer/person cared for to enable unpaid carers to take a break

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a4414aa-7fa3-467f-ba3b-fb6c00756cac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041b841f-cd3f-40a8-94e0-de64eab7dafd
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
£45,129 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,129 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Claire Weatherburn
Contact Email
claire.weatherburn@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405497

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

AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE & DARLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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