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title: "P2017/1134/PE - Care Act Advocacy Service - Direct Award"
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# P2017/1134/PE - Care Act Advocacy Service - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1190cc3a-d9e1-414d-9078-2be1ee481e54

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking to award a contract for the Care Act Advocacy Service through an open procedure. This tender, identified as P2017/1134/PE, is classified under education and training services as well as health and social work services, with a contract value of £29,500. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2018. The tender concluded on 1 March 2017, with the contract awarded in an active status on 4 March 2017, following the completion of the necessary procedures.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings within the health and social care sector. Businesses that specialise in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in care-related support, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The successful supplier in this instance is the Darlington Association on Disability, highlighting the potential for local organisations to secure contracts in their communities.

## Notice

P2017/1134/PE - Care Act Advocacy Service - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6900ba6d-c850-4f2f-a3fe-ae0d2ddda5ee |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,500 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY |

## 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

- 14 Sep 2017 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6900ba6d-c850-4f2f-a3fe-ae0d2ddda5ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6900ba6d-c850-4f2f-a3fe-ae0d2ddda5ee
  14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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