Award

Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884" under the procurement process, which was completed on 20th February 2026. This direct procurement, not exceeding thresholds and proceeding without competition, falls under the services category specifically providing welfare services for children and young people. The contract was awarded to Hopespring Charity, a large supplier based in Sunderland. The contract period runs from 20th February 2026 to 27th April 2026 and is valued at £54,000. The relevant procurement process has transitioned from the award to the contract stage, indicating operational commencement within the designated location in the UKC13 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the social services and welfare sector aiming to expand their portfolios in providing specialised support and care for children and young people. With the contract awarded to a large-sized charity, similar organisations, especially those positioned to offer tailored welfare services, could find new opportunities through such direct procurement initiatives from public authorities. Businesses that have the expertise to deliver high-quality, impactful care and support services in alignment with government standards are best suited to pursue similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884

Notice Description

Provision of Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06597a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015765-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

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 - 27 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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

HOPESPRING CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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