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PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award tender process for the continuation of an unregulated child placement service, supporting a care plan of reunification to carers. The contract, titled "PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483," falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) with additional classification in health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The service will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, having been awarded on 6th January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th January 2025 to 7th May 2025. The total contract value is £333,696 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and social care services, particularly those experienced in child placement and care strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide flexible and tailored services, are well-suited for such contracts, as evidenced by the award to Martin Gray Football Academy. Engaging in this contract can enhance organisational portfolios, establish relationships with local government bodies, and open doors to future opportunities within the public sector, fostering business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483

Notice Description

PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483 - Continuation of an unregulated Placement to support a care plan of reunification to carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fd13245-629f-4296-9893-16826e9fb9a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63a65e-21a5-4e77-8ef6-4aad1924bc62
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,696 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,696 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 7 May 2025 1-6 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
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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

MARTIN GRAY FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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