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title: "P2017/1062/PE - Purchase of off framework Independent Fostering Agency for Sibling Group - Direct Award"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# P2017/1062/PE - Purchase of off framework Independent Fostering Agency for Sibling Group - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dae0050-2369-4631-b50b-701768800c87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award by Darlington Borough Council for the title "P2017/1062/PE - Purchase of off framework Independent Fostering Agency for Sibling Group." Categorised under education and training services and also relevant to health and social work services, this contract has a total value of £297,440 and was advertised within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15 November 2016. The contract commenced on 17 November 2016 and will run until 16 November 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the social care sectors, particularly in fostering services. Providers that can demonstrate expertise in independent fostering agencies and a commitment to supporting sibling groups will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, enhancing their service offerings and market reach.

## Notice

P2017/1062/PE - Purchase of off framework Independent Fostering Agency for Sibling Group - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e940155-615e-4778-9804-961941b2b2ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2016 - 16 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,440 |
| 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 | ORCHARD CARE NE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e940155-615e-4778-9804-961941b2b2ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e940155-615e-4778-9804-961941b2b2ee
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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