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PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2021 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to provide a foster care placement for a young person transitioning out of residential care, under the tender titled "PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement." The procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and took place in England. This direct award procurement method was completed recently, with the tender period concluding on 15 July 2021. The contract, valued at £170,560, is active from 17 July 2021 until 16 July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in social care services, to engage in long-term contracts that can significantly contribute to their growth and expansion. Companies with expertise in foster care provision and those that can meet the needs of vulnerable young individuals would be particularly well-positioned to thrive in this environment. With a commitment to local social care, businesses that understand the importance of quality foster care will find this a valuable opportunity.

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Notice Title

PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement

Notice Description

PB2021-00412- Provision of a foster care placement for a young person coming out of residential care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bacf2d31-3b30-45ef-917c-b4aef5479515
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f56009-b4de-4c95-9392-a52648d5e159
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
£170,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2025 4-5 years
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
Danielle Lowcock
Contact Email
danielle.lowcock@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405495

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

A1 FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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