Tender

Supported Living Placement for ID406563

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2025 at 14:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is actively seeking bids for its procurement titled "Supported Living Placement for ID406563," focusing on the provision of health and social work services. This tender is part of an open procurement process and is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC13 region. The procurement falls under the services category with a special regime of "light touch," and has a legal basis according to the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process is currently in the "active" stage, with the tender period closing on 15th July 2025. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit inquiries by 4th July 2025, as the award period concludes on 25th July 2025. The Council may extend the contract for a period of 6 x 12 months, and the contract period is set to commence on 7th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the provision of supported living services. The substantial contract value of £3,569,759.90 GBP offers an attractive incentive for bidders focusing on quality and price, with award criteria weighted at 60% for quality and 40% for price. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services that meet the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete effectively within this open procedure framework. The electronic submission policy supports easy access, encouraging widespread participation from qualified providers within this industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Placement for ID406563

Notice Description

Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID406563

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract for a period of 6 x 12 months by providing the Contractor with notice in writing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054539
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,569,759 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,569,759 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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