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PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2024 at 11:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box" project, which focuses on providing a tool for children in care to make memories. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period set from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027. The direct award method was used for this tender, which has a total value of £295,000. The tendering period ended on 28th December 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the buying organisation has indicated a preference for SMEs. The selected supplier, Blue Cabin, is an SME, demonstrating that smaller companies with innovative solutions and specialised services have a strong chance to secure such opportunities. Businesses in the care tools and memory-making products niche are well-suited to compete, positioning themselves for growth by delivering impactful services within the stipulated contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box

Notice Description

Tool for Children in our care to make memories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d78ddb2-a68a-4f8a-bd64-e16224d0cff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f376eb80-b2a5-48e8-bd8b-dcd69ab7842c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 4-5 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@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), 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

BLUE CABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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