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Day Placement Services for ID5009572

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Darlington Borough Council focuses on the provision of Day Placement Services with the industry category relating to health and social work services. Located in Darlington, UK, this procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract starting from 29th September 2025 and concluding on 28th September 2035. The procurement method used was 'direct', specifically under a 'below threshold - without competition' regime. With the completion status confirmed, this contract reflects strategic planning and timely execution, exhibiting efficiency in meeting deadlines without the competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector. The awarded company, Care Taylormade Ltd, is an SME, highlighting how smaller and specialised firms can effectively compete when invited under specific procurement regulations like 'light touch' regimes. Such contracts can offer long-term financial stability and enhance business credibility by associating with government projects. Companies that specialise in social care services are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar procurement opportunities which require tailored service offerings without the constraints of a full competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Placement Services for ID5009572

Notice Description

Provision of Day Placement Services for ID5009572

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2026
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
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
£125,136 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

CARE TAYLORMADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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