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Day Placement Services for ID381467

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Day Placement Services for ID381467." This contract, classified under "Health and Social Work Services," is a significant opportunity delegated to the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold and without competition, under the Light Touch regime. The contract was awarded to MGFA Future Pathways and involves services delivered in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The contract is active from 13th November 2025 and will end on 12th November 2035, with a gross value of £156,420. The procurement process was finalised on 27th January 2026, as reflected in the published contract notice.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those capable of providing day placement services. As the contract spans a decade, it offers long-term stability and potential for sustainable growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can accommodate the demands of public sector contracts in the health and social services industry would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space, especially those not requiring traditional competitive tendering processes. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the governmental services market and build lasting relationships with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Placement Services for ID381467

Notice Description

Provision of Day Placement Services for ID381467

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006905-2026
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
£156,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 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

MGFA FUTURE PATHWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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