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17 Oct 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PB2025-00184 - Day Services Opportunity for ID281128" has been completed by Darlington Borough Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 1st July 2025, pertains to the health and social work services category and involves providing day services in the UKC region. Conducted under a "lightTouch" regime, this direct procurement method was chosen for contracts below the threshold, eliminating the need for competition. The contract with Care Taylormade Ltd has been valued at £50,054.40 and will span from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those located in or willing to operate within the UKC region. Companies that excel in delivering quality social services without competition could find this reminiscent of similar opportunities. The direct procurement approach favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Care Taylormade Ltd, which actively engage in innovative service delivery. The established long-term contract duration further supports business stability and growth, making this an attractive proposition for eligible service providers seeking sustained engagement with public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PB2025-00184 - Day Services Opportunity for ID281128

Notice Description

PB2025-00184 - Provision of Day Services Opportunity for ID281128

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066391-2025
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
£50,054 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
Postcode Area
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

Care Taylormade Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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