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title: "P2018/1646/PE - Purchase of an off Framework Fostering Placement for an Individual - Direct Award"
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# P2018/1646/PE - Purchase of an off Framework Fostering Placement for an Individual - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c99e1e4-3cb3-4478-afc3-8682a2b42fdf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "P2018/1646/PE - Purchase of an off Framework Fostering Placement for an Individual - Direct Award" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located at Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT, UK. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is classified as a service. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1 March 2017 for a total value of £35,155, lasting from 4 April to 14 December 2017. Although the tender period ended on 15 February 2017, the award notice was published on 27 February 2018, indicating completion of the process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in fostering services. Businesses in the care sector focusing on education and training services, particularly those experienced in providing individual fostering placements, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can contribute to business growth and expansion in the public sector, enabling qualified providers to establish long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

P2018/1646/PE - Purchase of an off Framework Fostering Placement for an Individual - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5adf582-1dc6-4515-a220-0cd65ddbc66e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2017 - 14 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,155 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A1 FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5adf582-1dc6-4515-a220-0cd65ddbc66e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5adf582-1dc6-4515-a220-0cd65ddbc66e
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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