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title: "PB2021-00551 - Care Packages"
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# PB2021-00551 - Care Packages

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e90e3b9-fde7-4d2b-9918-c78dd9b8417a

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for Care Packages under the title "PB2021-00551 - Care Packages" with a total value of £217,856.56. The procurement method used was a direct award in the health and social work services category. The contract period starts on November 21, 2021, and ends on November 21, 2025. The tender period ended on November 15, 2021, and the contracting authority is located in Darlington, England.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services industry to collaborate with the Darlington Borough Council. Businesses interested in providing care packages or related services may find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The awarded supplier, Care Matters, was chosen to fulfil the contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to successfully engage in public procurement processes with local authorities.

## Notice

Direct Award for 4 care packages due to framework providers not being able to pick up the packages. Main providers and providers on Lot 3 have been approached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7232f-8886-452f-9b73-500f4262ae3c |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,856 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARE MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2022 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7232f-8886-452f-9b73-500f4262ae3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7232f-8886-452f-9b73-500f4262ae3c
  14th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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