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title: "Darlington Borough Council - Invitation to Bid for the Provision of Residential Care - ID 392725"
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# Darlington Borough Council - Invitation to Bid for the Provision of Residential Care - ID 392725

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67fa1b68-1055-4e91-ab7c-3ece2bbab2c0

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is currently inviting bids for the provision of residential care services, with a total contract value estimated at £300,000. This tender, identified as DAR001-DN292367-27217836, is classified under business services and education and training services, specifically falling within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender phase will close on 30th August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and to run until 31st March 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in residential care and related services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality care are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their market presence and establishing long-term relationships with the Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council - Invitation to Bid for the Provision of Residential Care - ID 392725

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285ae3-4cbf-4a75-baea-9a0b13d40a89 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2017 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285ae3-4cbf-4a75-baea-9a0b13d40a89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285ae3-4cbf-4a75-baea-9a0b13d40a89
  8th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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