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Residential Care Placement for ID415250

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Residential Care Placement for ID415250" within the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, below threshold, without competition, due to a special light-touch regime. The project focuses on providing health and social work services in Darlington, UKC13 region, with Darlington Borough Council as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to D3 CARE LTD, and the procurement phase has moved from tender to award with the contract status now active. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 10th February 2025 and concluding on 9th February 2029, with potential extensions of up to three additional years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, specifically within the residential care sector. Large-scale organisations, particularly those experienced in the provision of such services, could position themselves well for this type of contract. Although the procurement was completed through direct award without competition, similar future opportunities might arise, providing substantial business for suitable service providers in the Darlington and broader County Durham area.

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Notice Title

Residential Care Placement for ID415250

Notice Description

Provision of a Residential Care Placement for ID415250

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073619-2025
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
Large

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
£379,057 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 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
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

D3 CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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