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title: "P2018/1514/PE - Placement"
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# P2018/1514/PE - Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38d40e47-89e7-4ef7-b3ba-0f12696d63cf

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Darlington Borough Council for the tender titled "P2018/1514/PE - Placement," which falls under the Health and social work services industry category. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this contract was awarded on 15 November 2017 and spans from 17 November 2017 to 30 April 2018. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with a total contract value of £77,136. The tender period concluded on 14 November 2017, indicating the timeline for bids was relatively short.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering services within the stipulated timeframe. Companies specialising in care services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given their relevance to the procurement method employed. Engaging with such tenders could help SMEs expand their portfolio and establish partnerships with local authorities, potentially leading to further business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

P2018/1514/PE - Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce01d8d-b3c7-4786-a240-9b2f0df755c0 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,136 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,136 |
| 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 | 247 BLUEBELL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2018 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce01d8d-b3c7-4786-a240-9b2f0df755c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce01d8d-b3c7-4786-a240-9b2f0df755c0
  25th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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