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PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process for a foster placement service titled "PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697". This procurement, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded via a direct procurement method, known as a Direct Award, with an overall contract value of £276,550.56 GBP. The contract period starts on 30th January 2025 and ends on 29th January 2029. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract being awarded on 28th January 2025 and published on 5th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the foster care and social work services sector, particularly SMEs, as the project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in providing foster placement services can benefit from this long-term contract spanning four years, promoting business stability and growth. The successful supplier, Acorn Fostering Services Ltd, exemplifies the kind of organization well-suited to compete for such opportunities, specifically those with similar capabilities and scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697

Notice Description

PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f8d5852-d906-4e43-ac72-ad76e1d213b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6faa60-c667-459b-a706-ac6f07e9a99e
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
£276,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2029 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
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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

ACORN FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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