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title: "PB2023-00919 - Urgent Residential Placement for a Disabled Child"
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# PB2023-00919 - Urgent Residential Placement for a Disabled Child

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dfc5afb-8820-447e-bcce-64166a004a32

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for 'PB2023-00919 - Urgent Residential Placement for a Disabled Child' in the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract, valued at £345,745 GBP, was awarded to The Huntercombe Group. The procurement method was direct award, with the tender period ending on February 1, 2023, and the contract period starting on February 6, 2023, and ending on February 12, 2024. This tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was initiated by Darlington Borough Council.

This contract for urgent residential placement presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those who can provide specialised care for disabled children. SMEs with expertise in this area are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract was awarded through a direct award procurement method, indicating a focused selection process by the buying organisation, Darlington Borough Council. Businesses looking to expand in this sector should monitor similar opportunities to leverage their capabilities and grow through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Client ID - 363168 - Urgent residential placement for a disabled child. Provider is currently on the Tees Valley Framework but is no longer able to deliver in line with the capped fees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a0c51-0f82-4eda-a4ee-be7189ce9569 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,745 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,745 |
| 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 | THE HUNTERCOMBE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a0c51-0f82-4eda-a4ee-be7189ce9569

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a0c51-0f82-4eda-a4ee-be7189ce9569
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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