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title: "PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483"
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# PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fd13245-629f-4296-9893-16826e9fb9a4

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award tender process for the continuation of an unregulated child placement service, supporting a care plan of reunification to carers. The contract, titled "PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483," falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) with additional classification in health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The service will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, having been awarded on 6th January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th January 2025 to 7th May 2025. The total contract value is £333,696 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and social care services, particularly those experienced in child placement and care strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide flexible and tailored services, are well-suited for such contracts, as evidenced by the award to Martin Gray Football Academy. Engaging in this contract can enhance organisational portfolios, establish relationships with local government bodies, and open doors to future opportunities within the public sector, fostering business growth and diversification.

## Notice

PB2024-01702 - Child Placement ID: 389483 - Continuation of an unregulated Placement to support a care plan of reunification to carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63a65e-21a5-4e77-8ef6-4aad1924bc62 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 7 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,696 |
| 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 | MARTIN GRAY FOOTBALL ACADEMY |

## 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

- 26 Feb 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63a65e-21a5-4e77-8ef6-4aad1924bc62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63a65e-21a5-4e77-8ef6-4aad1924bc62
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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