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title: "P2017/1367/PE - Provision of a Short Breaks Service - Direct Award"
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# P2017/1367/PE - Provision of a Short Breaks Service - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f95338b-9e9a-463a-8dd2-5a9672a24104

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Short Breaks Service has been completed, commissioned by Darlington Borough Council, with a contract value of £83,000. This project falls under the education and training services category and is set in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 1st November 2017 to 30th September 2018, following an open tendering process. The tender was awarded on 15th October 2017, with an end date for submissions that occurred on 10th October 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies like Barnardo's, Reach Out Care, and Darlington Association on Disability are already established suppliers. New entrants in the social care and education sectors who possess relevant experience and capabilities would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts with Darlington Borough Council or other local authorities, promoting business growth through community engagement and service deliverables.

## Notice

P2017/1367/PE - Provision of a Short Breaks Service - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3334cadf-ec7a-448f-b26b-d74d999e9f19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| 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; DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY; REACH OUT CARE |

## 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

- 25 Oct 2017 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3334cadf-ec7a-448f-b26b-d74d999e9f19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3334cadf-ec7a-448f-b26b-d74d999e9f19
  25th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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