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title: "P2015/301/PE - Purchase of 3 block beds in Auton House Children's Residential Home - Direct Award"
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# P2015/301/PE - Purchase of 3 block beds in Auton House Children's Residential Home - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f161d4d-6af0-4f1c-9638-fad481bcbf90

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for the purchase of three block beds at Auton House Children's Residential Home, initiated by Darlington Borough Council. This contract falls within the education and training services sector, with additional classifications related to health and social work services. The total contract value is £1,638,000, and the contract period spans from 27 July 2015 to 31 March 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award date recorded on 20 February 2015.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the healthcare and education sectors. Companies specialising in providing residential care services or related products would find this contract particularly relevant. The established relationship with a local authority like Darlington Borough Council can foster potential for long-term collaboration and service provision in similar fields.

## Notice

P2015/301/PE - Purchase of 3 block beds in Auton House Children's Residential Home - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4280f98c-89a8-418b-a2f2-97362f01e129 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2015 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,638,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,638,000 |
| 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 | ST CUTHBERTS 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

- 5 Oct 2017 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4280f98c-89a8-418b-a2f2-97362f01e129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4280f98c-89a8-418b-a2f2-97362f01e129
  5th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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