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title: "PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge"
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# PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca44987-b5b7-485b-8072-3d3f82ca566c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aiming to enhance support for family carers during hospital discharges. The procurement, which concluded with the award stage on 19 February 2025, involves direct awarding to Durham County Carers Support. The contract will commence on 1 July 2025 and last until 30 June 2027, focusing on the North East region of England with an estimated value of GBP 71,523.64.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those interested in supporting family carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in caregiving services might find this contract highly relevant to their operations. The direct award approach indicates a pre-determined selection process, offering stability and clear expectations for the delivered services, thus making it an attractive proposition for capable SMEs in the region.

## Notice

PB2024-01670 - Improving Carer Support at Hospital Discharge - Provision of a services to improve support to family carers when the person they care for is being discharged from hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82a99-e52e-4410-a930-eddbcc5341b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,523 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82a99-e52e-4410-a930-eddbcc5341b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82a99-e52e-4410-a930-eddbcc5341b2
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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