Award

Community Based Day Care Support Services for Dartwen only

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Community Based Day Care Support Services for Dartwen only" was conducted by Blackburn with Darwen, a contracting authority situated in Blackburn, England. This procurement process falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, with the CPV code 98000000. Initially published on 7th June 2024, the tender stage closed on 21st June 2024, with the award made on 26th September 2024. The contract, valued at £181,975.47, was awarded through an open procedure and covers the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026. The awarded tender is in the award stage as of 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the community services sector, particularly those dedicated to supporting local communities and health services integration. The procurement method, being an open procedure, allows for broad participation, making it suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE). Given the service-oriented nature of the contract, organisations with expertise in community outreach, social support, and health service linkage can particularly benefit, both in terms of financial growth and in enhancing community engagement capabilities. The selection of Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association as the supplier highlights the potential for local SMEs and VCSEs to secure similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Day Care Support Services for Dartwen only

Notice Description

Day Care Services shall offer the BwD Community, both within the bases and by linking to the wider neighbourhood, opportunities for people to have contact with local voluntary services, community groups/activities, access to local health services and to stay connected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8ba0117-e882-4306-a0cb-82432a4381ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853eae5f-6191-4469-a48f-df801b8814c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£181,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Aysha Mulla
Contact Email
aysha.mulla@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585774

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARWEN OLD PEOPLES WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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