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title: "P2018/1711/PE - foster placement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-02"
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# P2018/1711/PE - foster placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c9cf1c1-ab4d-4043-bd4a-cb2273d04ce0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "P2018/1711/PE - foster placement," initiated by Darlington Borough Council. This contract, valued at £509,184, falls under the Health and social work services category and pertains to a direct award method. The contract period commenced on 30th July 2018 and will continue until 29th July 2019, with the tender period having ended on 28th July 2018. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the health and social work sector, particularly those with expertise in fostering services. Firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing social care services and fostering placements would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes in the future. Potential suppliers should consider establishing relationships with contracting authorities such as Darlington Borough Council to enhance their chances of winning future tenders and contracts.

## Notice

P2018/1711/PE - foster placement Additional information: Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79b33d2-0525-40a2-88db-92a005e9eeb7 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £509,184 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £509,184 |
| 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 | FIVE RIVERS FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2018 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79b33d2-0525-40a2-88db-92a005e9eeb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79b33d2-0525-40a2-88db-92a005e9eeb7
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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