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title: "Provision of respite befrienders"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29a97898-9259-4c99-86b9-3a56352497c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-19"
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# Provision of respite befrienders

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29a97898-9259-4c99-86b9-3a56352497c3

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "Provision of respite befrienders," located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and was awarded for a total value of £18,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2018. The contract commenced on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services. Businesses that focus on community engagement and welfare support are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with Darlington Borough Council, enhancing their growth and visibility in public services.

## Notice

Provision of respite befrienders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a21487-11bf-4fa1-971c-06ebc4b2f37a |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE & DARLINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a21487-11bf-4fa1-971c-06ebc4b2f37a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a21487-11bf-4fa1-971c-06ebc4b2f37a
  19th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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