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title: "PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e890883-7a37-4cf2-83e4-7cc70ea26ad8

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the tendering process for the "PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service" within the Health and Social Work Services category. Located in England, the contract was awarded on 2nd March 2022 to Darlington Association on Disability, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisation. This open procedure procurement was valued at £720,000 and encompasses a contract term from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. Potential suppliers had until 29th October 2021 to submit their tenders.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry, specifically those capable of delivering direct payment support services. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from this tender, as the process actively seeks their participation. Businesses that specialise in the provision of support services, especially those with competencies in health and social issues or experience working with local authorities, will find this contract a substantial opportunity for growth and market establishment.

## Notice

PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57c3fb4-7fca-41d5-bd30-ccf1ca8058b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57c3fb4-7fca-41d5-bd30-ccf1ca8058b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57c3fb4-7fca-41d5-bd30-ccf1ca8058b9
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21fb3b19-2758-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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