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title: "PB2024-01559 5016134 Specialist Residential s117 funding"
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# PB2024-01559 5016134 Specialist Residential s117 funding

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05f1671-6d78-4b76-9291-2d6dd1aef048

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PB2024-01559 5016134 Specialist Residential s117 funding," falling under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This direct award procurement was aimed at securing specialist residential services funded via s117. The contract, valued at £640,141.55, pertains to services delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom and will span from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2028. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Careline Lifestyles (UK) Limited.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing specialist residential care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as the buyer, Darlington Borough Council, has shown a preference for engaging with such businesses. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality residential services under s117 funding can leverage this long-term contract to establish a strong presence in the North East region, thereby enhancing their business portfolio and scaling their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

PB2024-01559 - 5016134 Specialist Residential s117 funding - Specialist Residential via s117 funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52491f5-9863-4cf3-bb22-64b6702c9206 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,141 |
| 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 | CARELINE LIFESTYLES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52491f5-9863-4cf3-bb22-64b6702c9206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52491f5-9863-4cf3-bb22-64b6702c9206
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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