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IFA Placement for 5566913

Darlington Borough Council

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ContractTermination

20 May 2026 at 08:54

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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20 Feb 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently undertook a procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Placement titled "IFA Placement for 5566913". This procurement, identified as PB2026-00289, falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, with a focus on fostering in the UKC13 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender process and utilised a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold without competition under a light-touch regime. The initial contract commenced on 20th February 2026 and was completed, though it was subsequently terminated due to a placement breakdown as of 12th January 2026.

The tender provided a platform for fostering agencies, particularly those small to medium-sized enterprises like the SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED, to expand their reach and gain government contracts through a direct award. With an active contract status at its award phase and a gross value of £134,780, such opportunities are ideal for service providers within the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in supporting local government fostering initiatives. Businesses with expertise in these areas could leverage similar tenders to enhance their portfolios and foster growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA Placement for 5566913

Notice Description

Independent Fostering Agency Placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046029-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£134,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Darlington Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Postcode Area
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

SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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