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title: "PB2024-01560 - Specialist school package - ID399537"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2024-01560 - Specialist school package - ID399537

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c02736b1-9d54-4130-bbda-3580b3b25942

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "PB2024-01560 - Specialist school package - ID399537," focused on the provision of education and training services within the region of England, United Kingdom. The contract was directly awarded to Northdale Horticulture and covers the period from October 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026, with an overall value of £48,380 GBP. The procurement process is in its Award stage as of October 8, 2024, following the completion of the tender period which ended on September 26, 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in education and training services, especially those offering unique and tailored educational programmes. Businesses that can provide comprehensive day placement services aligned with health and social work services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct award approach simplifies the procurement process, making it more accessible for smaller businesses looking to partner with public sector organisations like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Retrospective - Provision of education day placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca181442-2efa-40f1-a9fb-9294d3ed3d58 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,380 |
| 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 | NORTHDALE HORTICULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca181442-2efa-40f1-a9fb-9294d3ed3d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca181442-2efa-40f1-a9fb-9294d3ed3d58
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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