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Supported Accommodation Placement for 401627

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Darlington Borough Council, a public authority in sub-central government, revolves around the contract titled "Supported Accommodation Placement for 401627." The relevant industry category for this tender is health and social work services, indicating a focus on supported accommodation needs. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete. This contract will be fulfilled in the UKC13 region, which encompasses Darlington, and has been awarded to PREFER HOMES LIMITED. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," and the associated legal framework is linked to the UK Parliament's 2023/54 legislation. The contract commenced on 6th February 2026 and will conclude on 15th August 2027, with the total contract value set at £192,936.09 GBP.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, particularly those with an interest in providing supported accommodation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as PREFER HOMES LIMITED, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially when they can demonstrate specialised capabilities in delivering services required under the light-touch regime. This type of procurement process, often below the traditional threshold, seeks focused service providers who can meet specific community and social needs, fostering growth potential for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Placement for 401627

Notice Description

Urgent Supported Accommodation Placement for 401627

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£192,936 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 15 Aug 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PREFER HOMES

Further Information

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