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title: "PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-13"
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# PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a800c693-db41-4787-9bb1-a5006d14923b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "PB2021-00548 Direct Payment Support Service" under an open procurement process, targeting the health and social work services industry. The tender was published on 13 December 2021, and the submission deadline for tender responses is 28 January 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2022 and will last until 31 March 2026. This opportunity, valued at £720,000, is open to suppliers based in England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the delivery of essential social support services. Companies that specialise in health and social care, particularly those with experience in providing direct payment support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to both their growth and the greater community well-being.

## Notice

Direct Payment Support Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1532a1-490a-4eaa-a5a7-32e5a6eae3d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1532a1-490a-4eaa-a5a7-32e5a6eae3d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1532a1-490a-4eaa-a5a7-32e5a6eae3d8
  13th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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