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Day Services Placement for ID248735

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Day Services Placement for ID248735," which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status and was executed under the light-touch regime. The contract, initiated and awarded in 2025, is located in Darlington, UK, with the active award starting from 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £27,622.20, was publicly acknowledged on 28th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social services industry, particularly those specialising in day services placements. Large organisations, especially those with experience in serving public authorities and meeting specific service requirements without the need for competitive bidding, stand to benefit considerably. Companies like the North East Autism Society, a large-scale organisation already engaged as the supplier, exemplify the type of entities well-suited to exploit such opportunities for growth by offering tailored services that align with local government needs in the Darlington area and beyond.

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Notice Title

Day Services Placement for ID248735

Notice Description

Provision for Day Services Placement for ID248735

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078034-2025
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
£27,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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

NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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