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Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after," under the direct procurement method without competition, categorised as a services procurement. This contract falls within the education and welfare services for children and young people sector and is specifically targeted at the UKC13 region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2025, with the services expected to run until 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement aligns with the legal framework specified by the UK Parliament's 2023 legislation.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in education and welfare services, particularly those familiar with children's welfare and school attendance monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for real-time monitoring and reporting on school attendance may find this contract particularly fitting. As the procurement was conducted through a direct approach, suppliers capable of showcasing a proven track record and expertise in similar services without the need for a competitive bidding process may benefit from such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after

Notice Description

Service to Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after within Darlington.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE CALL (LAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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