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title: "PB2021-00573 - Household Support Fund"
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# PB2021-00573 - Household Support Fund

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b82031f9-ece3-42d3-b72a-0544287b2a7f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "PB2021-00573 - Household Support Fund" tender, which was aimed at enhancing services to support struggling families in Darlington, England. This direct award, valued at £177,352, focuses on increasing the number of users of The Bread and Butter Thing's services, providing free food, and distributing fuel vouchers. The contract period commenced on 30 November 2021 and will run until 30 March 2022. The procurement process was classified under goods, specifically including luncheon vouchers and welfare services not provided through residential institutions.

This award presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the food services and welfare sectors to expand their market reach. Businesses that offer innovative community-based solutions, especially those capable of quickly delivering food and support services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. With the increasing demand for effective welfare solutions and community support, this procurement process highlights the need for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can address local needs with agility and community engagement.

## Notice

Proposals agreed by cabinet for the Household Support Fund include services to be delivered by The Bread and Butter Thing. There are three distinct elements: 1.increasing numbers using their services, 2. food provided free to struggling families and 3. registration and distribution of fuel vouchers. The Bread and Butter Thing has been delivering affordable food in Darlington since March 2020 and has an established community network which will enable to deliver this service quickly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800b18b3-ea7f-40db-ba23-c60efea6164e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,352 |
| 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 | THE BREAD AND BUTTER THING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers
- 76460000 - Well-support services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800b18b3-ea7f-40db-ba23-c60efea6164e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800b18b3-ea7f-40db-ba23-c60efea6164e
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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