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PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231," classified under the education and training services (CPV code 80000000) and health and social work services (CPV code 85000000) categories. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the contract awarded to the Witherslack Group. The contract, valued at £1,460,128.56, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 12 December 2024 to 11 December 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 December 2024 and the award date of 10 December 2024, with publication on 15 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, specifically those specialising in residential education and social care services, to explore future contracts with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their reach and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering essential educational and social services. The four-year contract with a substantial budget provides stability and the chance for businesses to establish a strong partnership with local government entities.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231

Notice Description

PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9cd8880-015c-48f8-b993-85929316333b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8c6108-debe-4728-8592-b7c8e8b25a2c
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
£1,460,128 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,460,128 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2028 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
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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

WITHERSLACK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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