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PB2024-01675 - Digital Inclusion Connecting Carers Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the "Digital Inclusion Connecting Carers Project" in the Health and Social Work Services category. The aim of the project is to continue providing services to identify and support digitally excluded carers. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method. The contract, valued at £35,074.30, has been awarded to Durham County Carers Support. The project will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period set to start on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work to contribute to the digital inclusion of carers, which is a growing concern with substantial impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in such tenders, especially those with a strong background in digital services and social care. The procurement process being already awarded indicates a reliable partnership framework, which can be advantageous for the winning supplier in terms of business growth and reputation enhancement within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2024-01675 - Digital Inclusion Connecting Carers Project

Notice Description

PB2024-01675 - Digital Inclusion Connecting Carers Project - Continued provision of a service to identify digitally excluded carers and to increase their digital inclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b65d42b-0080-46df-8793-ba6c082aeb9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f86561a-5527-434b-801b-868d2bd7d6c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£35,074 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,074 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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

DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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