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title: "PB2020-00176- Independent Specialist Day School"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5688b92-f1a8-489b-b30b-56509dcf545e"
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# PB2020-00176- Independent Specialist Day School

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5688b92-f1a8-489b-b30b-56509dcf545e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council recently completed a public procurement process for the title "PB2020-00176- Independent Specialist Day School," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was granted to Witherslack Care & Education Initiatives for a total value of £69,021. The contract period commenced on 30 September 2020 and will run until 31 August 2023. The opportunity was located in Darlington, England, with the tender period concluding on 28 September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and care services, particularly those focused on supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability designation, as they may bring innovative and tailored solutions to meet the needs outlined in the contract. Companies with experience in providing educational placements within similar contexts would be most suited to compete for such contracts, which can foster growth within this sector.

## Notice

PB2020-00176- Provision of a placement in an independent specialist day school providing education for young people living with social, emotional and mental health needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cc5cf1-3b75-4184-a48d-3c5b4adf6040 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,021 |
| 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 | WITHERSLACK CARE & EDUCATION INITIATIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cc5cf1-3b75-4184-a48d-3c5b4adf6040

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cc5cf1-3b75-4184-a48d-3c5b4adf6040
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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