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16 Jun 2026 at 09:56

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16 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Residential Placement for 5520602" within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process, following a direct award method, is already in the award stage. The contract, valued at £2,413,608, was initiated with urgency, indicating a "light touch" special regime, and involves services to be delivered in the UKC13 region. The contract period starts on 26th June 2026 and ends on 27th April 2032, with a scheduled signature on 26th June 2026. The standstill period concludes on 25th June 2026, ensuring compliance within the legal framework.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of undertaking direct awards and responding promptly to urgent requirements. Given the substantial value and long-term nature of the contract, larger businesses like KEYS PCE LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such initiatives. Companies looking to enter public sector procurement or expand within the sub-central government market could considerably benefit from similar opportunities, enabling growth and increased market presence within the defined region.

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Notice Title

Residential Placement for 5520602

Notice Description

Urgent Residential Placement for 5520602.

Procurement Information

Urgent placement required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b59f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056508-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,413,608 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 27 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

KEYS PCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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