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title: "PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d78ddb2-a68a-4f8a-bd64-e16224d0cff4

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2023-01311 - virtual memory box" project, which focuses on providing a tool for children in care to make memories. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period set from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027. The direct award method was used for this tender, which has a total value of £295,000. The tendering period ended on 28th December 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the buying organisation has indicated a preference for SMEs. The selected supplier, Blue Cabin, is an SME, demonstrating that smaller companies with innovative solutions and specialised services have a strong chance to secure such opportunities. Businesses in the care tools and memory-making products niche are well-suited to compete, positioning themselves for growth by delivering impactful services within the stipulated contract period.

## Notice

Tool for Children in our care to make memories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f376eb80-b2a5-48e8-bd8b-dcd69ab7842c |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £295,000 |
| 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 | BLUE CABIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f376eb80-b2a5-48e8-bd8b-dcd69ab7842c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f376eb80-b2a5-48e8-bd8b-dcd69ab7842c
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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