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title: "PB2023-01202 - Child Foster Placements for ID397186 & ID5507151"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01202 - Child Foster Placements for ID397186 & ID5507151

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c153835-917e-45c0-987c-099e862a6bf0

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for Child Foster Placements for ID397186 & ID5507151 in the Health and social work services category. The contract, with a value of £335,470.72 GBP, was directly awarded to A1 Foster Care. The tender period ended on September 7, 2023, and the contract is scheduled to start on September 11, 2023, with an end date of September 10, 2027. This opportunity is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and is located in England.

This tender for Child Foster Placements presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs in the health and social work services sector to expand their business. Businesses involved in providing foster care services, especially those with experience in child placements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award method used in this procurement process streamlines the selection process, offering a straightforward path for qualified suppliers like A1 Foster Care to secure the contract.

## Notice

Retrospective - Child Foster Placements for ID397186 & ID5507151

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935b73c8-6d83-4d4d-b9e0-97236d35befa |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £335,470 |
| 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 | A1 FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935b73c8-6d83-4d4d-b9e0-97236d35befa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935b73c8-6d83-4d4d-b9e0-97236d35befa
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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