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title: "P2017/1179/PE - Fostering Placement for Sibling Group - Direct Award"
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# P2017/1179/PE - Fostering Placement for Sibling Group - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2486f70f-8278-4401-9433-2d4c9e212268

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking providers for the contract titled "P2017/1179/PE - Fostering Placement for Sibling Group - Direct Award," classified under the education and training services category and also related to health and social work services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 3rd March 2017. The total value of the contract is £484,640, which is set to be active from 20th March 2017 to 19th March 2021, primarily located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows wider participation.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in fostering placements. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in educational and social support services, particularly in fostering and care for sibling groups, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and reputation while contributing to community welfare initiatives.

## Notice

P2017/1179/PE - Fostering Placement for Sibling Group - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcd3a3e-b95b-4d10-8331-b5ed8a3eca9d |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £484,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £484,640 |
| 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

- 12 Sep 2017 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcd3a3e-b95b-4d10-8331-b5ed8a3eca9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcd3a3e-b95b-4d10-8331-b5ed8a3eca9d
  12th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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