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title: "PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697"
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# PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f8d5852-d906-4e43-ac72-ad76e1d213b1

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process for a foster placement service titled "PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697". This procurement, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded via a direct procurement method, known as a Direct Award, with an overall contract value of £276,550.56 GBP. The contract period starts on 30th January 2025 and ends on 29th January 2029. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract being awarded on 28th January 2025 and published on 5th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the foster care and social work services sector, particularly SMEs, as the project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in providing foster placement services can benefit from this long-term contract spanning four years, promoting business stability and growth. The successful supplier, Acorn Fostering Services Ltd, exemplifies the kind of organization well-suited to compete for such opportunities, specifically those with similar capabilities and scale.

## Notice

PB2024-01647 - Foster placement - ID 389697

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6faa60-c667-459b-a706-ac6f07e9a99e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,550 |
| 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 | ACORN FOSTERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6faa60-c667-459b-a706-ac6f07e9a99e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6faa60-c667-459b-a706-ac6f07e9a99e
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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