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PB2020-00067 - Independent Complaints Advocacy

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2022 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract for Independent Complaints Advocacy services to the Carers Federation Ltd. The contract, valued at £22,000 GBP, was directly awarded with a contract period from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The tender process concluded with an award on March 28, 2020, and the procurement stage was marked as complete. The procurement took place in England, United Kingdom, under the main procurement category of other community, social, and personal services.

This tender for Independent Complaints Advocacy services, initiated by the Darlington Borough Council, presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector. Businesses offering advocacy services in the social and personal services category would find this tender well-suited for potential growth. With a direct award procurement method, this contract extension offers a specific opportunity for service providers to engage with local government authorities and contribute to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

PB2020-00067 - Independent Complaints Advocacy

Notice Description

Extension to the contract for Independent Complaints Advocacy - Procurement Board no P2017/1094/PE. The lead commissioner is Gateshead Council, with 9 other NE authorities contributing to the cost of the service . The service is provided by The Carers Federation Ltd. DBC is currently one of the contributing councils . All partners have agreed to a one year extension of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b053960-e930-49eb-b85b-98bf0f1b9368
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612d2448-6f54-45bb-a8d2-ef5fb14438eb
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
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

CARERS FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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