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PB2022-00751 - Continuation of a existing solo foster placement

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2022 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking a service provider for the continuation of an existing solo foster placement titled "PB2022-00751." This process falls within the health and social work services industry and is based in England. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, having been officially completed on 28th March 2022. The contract, awarded to A1 Foster Care, is valued at £259,265 and spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026, with the tender period having ended on 26th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in foster care placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those already familiar with local council processes and providing similar services. Engaging with this contract can enable businesses to expand their operations within the social care sector, securing long-term relationships with the contracting authority and potentially opening avenues for future contracts in this growing industry.

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Notice Title

PB2022-00751 - Continuation of a existing solo foster placement

Notice Description

ID 390817 Continuation of a existing solo foster placement on DBC terms and conditions and pricing structures (following the provider withdrawing from the Tees off Framework Contract)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9553505-ae8a-4ef6-8d79-7bdee1418ff7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594e243-bd4a-4e20-a776-5a81364f2751
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
£259,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

A1 FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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