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Residential placement for - 389483

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:06

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:50

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a regulated residential placement titled "Residential placement for - 389483." This falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in the UKC13 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has been awarded using the direct award method, underlining the urgency and specific needs met by the successful bidder, Foresight Care LTD. This process was finalised with a contract awarded on 10th December 2025, valued at approximately £1.5 million, with a contract period from 2nd January 2026 to 16th November 2027, rendering the tender status as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care and health services, allowing them to expand into sub-central government contracts requiring strict regulatory compliance and service delivery capabilities. Companies like Foresight Care LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham, are well-suited to compete in such opportunities by offering specific services tailored to meet acute needs, thereby supporting business growth through government contracts. Engaging in tender processes with public authorities can bolster a company's profile and financial stability, especially for those interested in social service provision.

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Notice Title

Residential placement for - 389483

Notice Description

Regulated residential placement for - 389483

Procurement Information

Child must move on from current unregistered provision into an Ofsted registered placement which can meet need. Only two regulated placement offers were made. Chose one who can best meet need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084301-2025
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
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
£1,511,881 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,511,881 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 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

FORESIGHT CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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