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title: "P2018/1709/PE - Foster placement"
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# P2018/1709/PE - Foster placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f38c010-9b61-4d98-a87a-f1f5fa8421a3

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "P2018/1709/PE - Foster placement" within the health and social work services sector. The contract, valued at £187,197, was awarded following a direct procurement method, concluding on 29 June 2018 with a contract period running from 1 July 2018 through to 30 June 2022. The procurement took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the awarded supplier being Acorn Care.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social care industry to engage in public sector services. With the contract being awarded through a direct approach, businesses that are agile and able to demonstrate expertise in foster care placements would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities within this sector, thereby facilitating growth and expansion in their service offerings.

## Notice

P2018/1709/PE - Foster placement Additional information: Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219998a7-b415-495f-809c-5d39e251862b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,197 |
| 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 | ACORN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219998a7-b415-495f-809c-5d39e251862b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219998a7-b415-495f-809c-5d39e251862b
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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