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title: "PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bacf2d31-3b30-45ef-917c-b4aef5479515

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to provide a foster care placement for a young person transitioning out of residential care, under the tender titled "PB2021-00414- Foster Care Placement." The procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and took place in England. This direct award procurement method was completed recently, with the tender period concluding on 15 July 2021. The contract, valued at £170,560, is active from 17 July 2021 until 16 July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in social care services, to engage in long-term contracts that can significantly contribute to their growth and expansion. Companies with expertise in foster care provision and those that can meet the needs of vulnerable young individuals would be particularly well-positioned to thrive in this environment. With a commitment to local social care, businesses that understand the importance of quality foster care will find this a valuable opportunity.

## Notice

PB2021-00412- Provision of a foster care placement for a young person coming out of residential care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f56009-b4de-4c95-9392-a52648d5e159 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,560 |
| 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 | A1 FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f56009-b4de-4c95-9392-a52648d5e159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f56009-b4de-4c95-9392-a52648d5e159
  27th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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