Tender

Supported Living Placement for ID351909

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 11:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Supported Living Placement for ID351909," with an emphasis on health and social work services. The procurement method is open and categorized as below threshold - open competition, indicating a fair competitive opportunity. Located in the United Kingdom region UKC, the council has provided a deadline for submissions on 3rd March 2026, with the contract period expected to run from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2036. The estimated contract value is £335,000, and submissions are accepted electronically.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on supported living placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. With a scoring emphasis on quality at 60% and price at 40%, businesses with a strong service offering and competitive pricing structure will find this tender appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Placement for ID351909

Notice Description

Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID351909

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064af1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011306-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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