Award

PB2021-00374- Urgent Foster Care Placement

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2021 at 12:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is seeking services for an urgent foster care placement under the title "PB2021-00374". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is based in Darlington, England. The contract, valued at £45,500, was awarded on 25th May 2021, following a direct procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 26th May 2021 and will conclude on 25th May 2022. The tender period officially ended on 24th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in social care services, particularly those equipped to provide urgent foster placements. Businesses with experience in child welfare, social work, and care services will be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs outlined by the contracting authority. The direct award process also suggests that the council is looking for rapid response capabilities, making this an attractive opportunity for agile organisations in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2021-00374- Urgent Foster Care Placement

Notice Description

PB2021-00374- Provision of an urgent foster care placement for a young person.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64c6cbbd-fb6a-4a4a-9bec-ad1b22c52255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e20c6f-5c6a-4cea-82f2-7d08f5260e4b
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
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2021 - 25 May 2022 6-12 months
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
Claire Weatherburn
Contact Email
claire.weatherburn@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405497

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

ACORN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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