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title: "P2017/1427/PE - Supported Living Placement - Out of Area - 316835 HE"
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# P2017/1427/PE - Supported Living Placement - Out of Area - 316835 HE

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633bdb48-eaa0-46ea-918d-223330dfe12c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council as the contracting authority, seeking tenders for "P2017/1427/PE - Supported Living Placement - Out of Area". This project falls within the education and training services and health and social work services industries, with a total value of £77,000, of which £38,000 is contributed by the council. The tender was awarded to Essential Care and Support Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 21 August 2017 and concluding on 20 August 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1 August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the social care and support sectors. Companies that specialise in providing supported living services, particularly those with experience in out-of-area placements, would be ideally positioned to engage with similar future tenders. Additionally, the contract’s focus on collaborative care solutions may encourage innovative service providers to consider partnerships to enhance their competitiveness in upcoming procurement opportunities.

## Notice

P2017/1427/PE - Supported Living Placement - Out of Area - 316835 HE Total Value PS77,000 DBC contribution PS38,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4079899-569f-47e9-a2e4-6bcaa20f32fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4079899-569f-47e9-a2e4-6bcaa20f32fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4079899-569f-47e9-a2e4-6bcaa20f32fa
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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