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title: "PB2021-00374- Urgent Foster Care Placement"
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# PB2021-00374- Urgent Foster Care Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c6cbbd-fb6a-4a4a-9bec-ad1b22c52255

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking services for an urgent foster care placement under the title "PB2021-00374". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is based in Darlington, England. The contract, valued at £45,500, was awarded on 25th May 2021, following a direct procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 26th May 2021 and will conclude on 25th May 2022. The tender period officially ended on 24th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in social care services, particularly those equipped to provide urgent foster placements. Businesses with experience in child welfare, social work, and care services will be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs outlined by the contracting authority. The direct award process also suggests that the council is looking for rapid response capabilities, making this an attractive opportunity for agile organisations in the sector.

## Notice

PB2021-00374- Provision of an urgent foster care placement for a young person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e20c6f-5c6a-4cea-82f2-7d08f5260e4b |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2021 - 25 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,500 |
| 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 | ACORN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e20c6f-5c6a-4cea-82f2-7d08f5260e4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e20c6f-5c6a-4cea-82f2-7d08f5260e4b
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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