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Residential Care Placement for ID5017151

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, has concluded with the residential care placement tender titled "Residential Care Placement for ID5017151" under the health and social work services category. This process falls under the 'services' procurement category and follows a 'direct' method, specifically a 'below threshold - without competition' process. The procurement stage has advanced to the 'award' and 'contract' state, with an active contract commencing on 30th June 2025 and concluding on 15th December 2025. The total contract value amounts to £56,592. The associated legislation is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 and falls under the 'light touch' regime.

The awarded supplier, Eden Cottage Care Home, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Darlington, exemplifies the kind of business capable of seizing opportunities in this sector. Businesses providing health and social work services, particularly those offering residential care, could greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement packages. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their service offerings within local government contracts, facilitating growth in the health and social care industry within the region of UKC13. This tender showcases the potential for SMEs to compete and deliver essential community care services within structured governmental contracting processes.

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Notice Title

Residential Care Placement for ID5017151

Notice Description

Provision for Residential Care Placement for ID5017151

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055748-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,592 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDEN COTTAGE CARE HOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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