Tender

Supported Living Placement for ID: 5015305

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Supported Living Placement for ID: 5015305," which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement is open and follows a below-threshold open competition process. The services are to be delivered within the UK, specifically regions UKC and UKD. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 19th September 2025, with a gross contract value of £568,117.44. The contracting process is pursued under the legal framework governed by the UKPGA 2023/54, and submissions are accepted electronically via the specified submission method.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on both quality (60%) and price (40%), organisations with robust service offerings in supported living placements are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract will commence on 1st November 2025 and may extend in multiple increments, reaching a potential total of 12 years, contingent on performance and council discretion. Such a contract could offer substantial growth and stability for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Placement for ID: 5015305

Notice Description

Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID: 5015305

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract for a period of 4 x 3 years (12 years in total) by providing the Contractor with notice in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050769-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£568,117 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£568,117 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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