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title: "PB2021-00577 - External Foster Placement"
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# PB2021-00577 - External Foster Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5469681-fa7f-4319-b8f2-cc1bdc1fb29a

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "PB2021-00577 - External Foster Placement," which involved short-term foster care for a sibling group of three. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, was awarded on 30th November 2021, with a contract value of £123,853.06, effective from 1st December 2021 until 30th December 2022. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, concluding the tender period on 29th November 2021, and the service is to be delivered in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in foster care and child welfare services. Businesses that have the capability to provide specialised care for children or have experience with fostering and social services would be well-positioned to engage with similar future contracts. With an increasing demand for quality foster placement services, this contract could lead to further growth and collaboration in the sector.

## Notice

External Foster Placement for sibling group of three. Short term foster care whilst further assessment of family members take place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31db99dc-3bc2-4411-a67c-5146b19bb90e |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,853 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,853 |
| 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 | CHANGING FUTURES FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31db99dc-3bc2-4411-a67c-5146b19bb90e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31db99dc-3bc2-4411-a67c-5146b19bb90e
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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