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title: "PB2020-00171- Independent Specialist Day School"
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# PB2020-00171- Independent Specialist Day School

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7481f20a-bdd7-403b-ae23-145a8c9f7b76

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "PB2020-00171- Independent Specialist Day School," focusing on the health and social work services sector. The contract, which is valued at £75,795, was awarded to Witherslack Care & Education Initiatives. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period concluding on 28th September 2020. The contract is set to run from 30th September 2020 to 29th September 2022, and the service will be delivered in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that cater to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves at an advantage in competing for similar contracts. This is primarily due to the emphasis on local providers that can deliver tailored services in the educational sector, thus supporting business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

PB2020-00171- An independent specialist day school providing education for children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef22e938-f019-4c5c-a042-e33cd2578763 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 29 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,795 |
| 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 | WITHERSLACK CARE & EDUCATION INITIATIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef22e938-f019-4c5c-a042-e33cd2578763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef22e938-f019-4c5c-a042-e33cd2578763
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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