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title: "DBC Request for Bids for Children's Residential Care Home/Fostering Placement for Young Individual ID 359272"
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# DBC Request for Bids for Children's Residential Care Home/Fostering Placement for Young Individual ID 359272

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c6cf90a-40ee-4af3-b6b6-aa044e81deb3

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council is seeking bids for the provision of children's residential care home and fostering placement services for a specific individual (ID 359272). This tender, titled "DBC Request for Bids for Children's Residential Care Home/Fostering Placement," falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with bids closing on 25th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 13th August 2018 and will last until 22nd July 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, which facilitates competition among suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and residential care services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with expertise in fostering placements or children's residential care may find themselves well-suited to engage in this competitive bidding process. By participating, these businesses can potentially expand their client base and deliver essential services to vulnerable populations in the region.

## Notice

DBC Request for Bids for Children's Residential Care Home/Fostering Placement for Young Individual ID 359272

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2268107-99d7-410e-8445-4dfd9ee01bcf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 22 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2268107-99d7-410e-8445-4dfd9ee01bcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2268107-99d7-410e-8445-4dfd9ee01bcf
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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