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Delivery of the Rockpool Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Programme

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the delivery of the Rockpool Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Programme, under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract was awarded to Changing Futures North East and is located in the region UKC13, United Kingdom. The procurement, characterised by a direct method below the threshold and without competition, followed a light-touch regime in alignment with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £50,000 net and £60,000 gross, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the contract being signed on 1st April 2026. The current stage of this process is the Award phase, with the tender status listed as complete.

This completed tender presents various opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those capable of delivering programmes addressing adverse childhood experiences. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), can leverage similar opportunities to partner with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council. Such collaborations can bolster community support frameworks and enhance the delivery of specialised services, providing significant room for growth and reputational enhancement for service providers involved in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of the Rockpool Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Programme

Notice Description

The delivery of the Rockpool Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071885-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CHANGING FUTURES NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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