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title: "PB2024-01552 - Provision of a day placement in independent Specialist School- full time ID number-5545741"
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# PB2024-01552 - Provision of a day placement in independent Specialist School- full time ID number-5545741

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e86f70-b70b-4c84-8c63-92f01c8d798c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council concerns the provision of a day placement in an independent Specialist School. This contract falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category with additional classification in 'Health and social work services'. The procurement is taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 29th August 2024, with the tender period ending on the same date. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement followed a direct award method, securing engagement with a specific supplier, Forest Park School, for a total value of £153,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and specialist care sectors, particularly those that align with providing full-time educational placements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, reflecting the contract's accessibility to smaller, agile providers. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enter long-term engagements with public sector clients. Forest Park School, already the awarded supplier, illustrates the potential for successful SMEs to secure significant contracts within this procurement category.

## Notice

PB2024-01552 - Provision of a day placement in independent Specialist School- full time ID number-5545741

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7915bab-d2aa-4a92-baf9-1f9f5e76ec05 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,000 |
| 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 | FOREST PARK SCHOOL |

## 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

- 7 Oct 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7915bab-d2aa-4a92-baf9-1f9f5e76ec05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7915bab-d2aa-4a92-baf9-1f9f5e76ec05
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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