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IFA Placement for 5566913

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency Placement titled "IFA Placement for 5566913". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, with Darlington Borough Council identified as the buyer. The process involved a direct procurement method without competition, adhering to the light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED, commenced on the 20th of February, 2026, and is set to conclude on the 20th of July, 2028, with a total value of £134,780. Located in the UKC13 region, this procurement reflects a sub-central government activity, highlighting Darlington Borough Council’s role in regional social services support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work and health services to engage in public procurement and develop their portfolios by providing essential services to the community. SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED, an SME based in Slough, demonstrates that smaller enterprises can successfully secure government contracts, especially in specialised areas such as fostering services. Companies operating in similar sectors, particularly those offering innovative solutions for health and social work services, should consider the strategies applied in this successful bid for future opportunities. Engaging in tenders like this allows business growth through diversification and increased visibility within public sector markets.

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Notice Title

IFA Placement for 5566913

Notice Description

Independent Fostering Agency Placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015660-2026
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
£134,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days 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
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

SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY

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