Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:20

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 08:02

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454". The procurement was conducted under urgent circumstances, necessitating a direct award method to address the immediate need for children's residential services. The contract, set in the health and social work services category, falls within the region of UKC13, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and concludes on 19th August 2028, with a gross value of £882,762.86. This initiative aligns with the council's commitment to delivering essential services promptly.

Strategic opportunities arise for businesses skilled in health and social care services through this tender process. Companies like ENHANCED YOUNG PERSONS' CARE LIMITED, recognised as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), were well-suited to compete due to their expertise in delivering specialised care services. Such contracts can foster business growth by securing long-term relationships with local government bodies and enhancing service delivery capabilities. Enterprises focusing on rapid response and quality care provision stand a strong chance in similar future procurements, especially where urgent requirements are identified.

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Notice Title

Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454

Notice Description

Urgent Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454

Procurement Information

Urgent placement needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2026
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
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
£882,762 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£882,762 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 19 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

ENHANCED CARE GROUP

ENHANCED YOUNG PERSONS' CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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