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Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 11:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council pertains to an urgent Children's Residential Placement, identified as Tender ID 395896. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a primary focus on children's residential care, and is classified under the CPV code 85000000. The procurement has been completed via a direct award method, a decision driven by immediate need following the closure of a previous provider's facility. The contract was awarded on 7th October 2025 and will span until 18th April 2030. The Children's Residential Placement is located within the UK's North East region, supporting local services in an area identified as UKC13. The contract has a substantial value of £1,524,030.47, highlighting a significant investment in public welfare services.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with strengths in residential care for children. The direct award to ASPIREONE CARE LIMITED, an SME based in Stoke On Trent, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure lucrative government contracts, especially when they can address urgent needs effectively. Businesses equipped to provide rapid, high-quality care solutions or those targeting regional expansions into the North East could find similar opportunities appealing. This contract exemplifies the potential for smaller, niche providers to compete on par with larger organisations by offering specialised services in critical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896

Notice Description

Urgent Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896

Procurement Information

28th May, Ofsted instantly removed the registration of the previous children's home on day of inspection and therefore there was a same day requirement to source an alternative placement. Interim care in DBC short breaks service until new provider could admit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062857-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£1,524,030 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 18 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIREONE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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