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title: "Framework for the Provision of Short Break Services for Disabled Children/Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disability"
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# Framework for the Provision of Short Break Services for Disabled Children/Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disability

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e0d3fc-280b-4da6-a70f-8bde02de8a2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Short Break Services for Disabled Children/Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disability" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 11th October 2019. The total value of the contract is £480,000, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st February 2020 to 28th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that can provide short break services for disabled children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, would be ideally positioned to compete for this tender, given that they often have the relevant experience and capability to deliver such specialised services. The awarded contract is currently held by notable suppliers, including Barnardo's and local organisations like Darlington Association on Disability and Daisy Chain Project.

## Notice

Framework for the Provision of Short Break Services for Disabled Children/Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d17df47-a903-4ba0-a70c-66836f98cea3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 28 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; DAISY CHAIN PROJECT; DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d17df47-a903-4ba0-a70c-66836f98cea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d17df47-a903-4ba0-a70c-66836f98cea3
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8b74884-add0-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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