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title: "PB2021-00553 - Child's Fostering Placement"
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# PB2021-00553 - Child's Fostering Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9d3cdec-3a70-4225-b7e8-9adb94e4e857

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a child fostering placement contract, titled "PB2021-00553 - Child's Fostering Placement," was undertaken by Darlington Borough Council in England. This direct award contract, classified under health and social work services, was completed with a total value of £86,736. The procurement was initiated with a tender period that ended on 8 November 2021, and the contract period spans from 12 November 2021 to 11 November 2023. The council's contact point for this procurement is Chloe Nicholas, who can be reached via email or telephone for further inquiries.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on foster care. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing fostering services and fulfilling the needs of vulnerable children will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the ongoing demand for fostering placements, companies able to offer innovative and compassionate solutions can position themselves for significant growth in this sector.

## Notice

Child's Fostering Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8611f639-2484-4ff0-b2ff-c66828956d17 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 11 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,736 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,736 |
| 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 | FIVE RIVERS FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8611f639-2484-4ff0-b2ff-c66828956d17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8611f639-2484-4ff0-b2ff-c66828956d17
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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