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title: "Special Educational Needs Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bd72a9f-1d92-46dd-a831-725f3311892e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-17"
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# Special Educational Needs Provision

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bd72a9f-1d92-46dd-a831-725f3311892e

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## Summary

The procurement process named "Special Educational Needs Provision," initiated by Darlington Borough Council, is focused on providing health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the procurement phase now marked as complete. The contract, valued at £88,868, had a start date of 9 January 2018 and concluded on 20 July 2018. The tender period ended on 2 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social care sector looking to expand their services. Companies that specialise in educational support or care services tailored for special educational needs may find this contract particularly relevant. The successful awardee, ALD Group Ltd, illustrates the potential for SMEs to engage with local councils in delivering vital community services, thereby fostering business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Special Educational Needs Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16a23ec-1344-4ca7-9a18-7f05b5acb22b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 20 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,868 |
| 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 | ALD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16a23ec-1344-4ca7-9a18-7f05b5acb22b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16a23ec-1344-4ca7-9a18-7f05b5acb22b
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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