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30 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Supported Accommodation Placement for ID 383236." This involved health and social work services, servicing the UKC13 region from 1st July 2026 to 26th September 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to ROC SOLID, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) with a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) designation, effective 1st July 2026. The total contract value is £77,485.72. The procurement falls under the light touch regime and adheres to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those operating within the North East England region. Enterprises similar to ROC SOLID, especially those with VCSE status, are poised to benefit from contracts involving public sector collaborations, offering essential social services. Such procurements not only provide revenue support but also enhance the business's portfolio and reputation within the government supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Placement for ID 383236

Notice Description

Children's Supported Accommodation Placement for ID 383236

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072145-2026
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
£77,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 26 Sep 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
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

ROC SOLID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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