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Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for the project titled "Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the award stage, with an active contract status dated 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The service aims to provide short breaks and mentoring support, supporting the local community's needs. While the tender process is complete, the contract period began on 1st February 2026 and will initially run until 31st January 2028, with potential extensions up to 2028 or longer.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focusing on providing support services for independence and play schemes. The contract, valued at £451,023.85, with a potential gross value of £541,228.62, is suited for organisations similar to Darlington Association on Disability, the successful supplier. Such opportunities are lucrative for large-scale businesses or social enterprises looking to expand in the public sector by providing specialised care and support services. Given the contract's extension possibilities, long-term collaboration with the council is feasible, offering stability and growth for suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence

Notice Description

The provision of the Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d87e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072580-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£451,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
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

DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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