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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Darlington Borough Council, situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, involves a direct award for a regulated residential placement service titled "Residential Placement for 388321." This process falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category, with operations primarily taking place in the UKC13 region. With the procurement phase reaching the award and contract stages as of 27th July 2026, the active contract spans from 27th July 2026 to 24th May 2028. The direct award was essential due to urgent requirements, highlighting a special regime, 'lightTouch,' under the relevant UK legal provisions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. The direct award, valued at £919,639.28, has been granted to Compass Children's Homes Limited, a small- to medium-sized enterprise based in Leicester. Companies with expertise in providing urgent residential placements will find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly those able to meet specific local government needs swiftly. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to develop government partnerships, enhance service portfolios, and solidify market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Residential Placement for 388321

Notice Description

Regulated Residential Placement for 388321

Procurement Information

Urgent placement required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d46f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070880-2026
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
Direct award
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
£919,639 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£919,639 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 24 May 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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