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title: "PB2024-01583 - Retrospective - Provision of specialist school/college day placement"
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# PB2024-01583 - Retrospective - Provision of specialist school/college day placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb68b2ec-0df6-4195-a6bc-89a1cb163659

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award tender process for the provision of specialist school and college day placements. The contract, valued at £27,887, has been awarded to Hartlepool Aspire Trust T/A Catcote Academy. This educational services contract, classified under CPV 80000000 and additionally 85000000 for health and social work services, is set within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1 September 2024 to 31 July 2025. The tender process drew to a close with the award notice published on 5 November 2024, and the contract commenced on the specified start date.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and social services. Companies with a focus on delivering specialist educational solutions, particularly those experienced in providing tailored packages to academic institutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and specialised educational services will find this type of procurement to be an excellent avenue for business growth. The emphasis on specialised skill sets ensures that businesses capable of delivering quality educational support meet both the stringent requirements and the potential to form valuable partnerships with local councils like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

PB2024-01583 - Retrospective - Provision of specialist school/college day placement Specialist school package Catcote Academy- ID number- 384963

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3184e6-6b73-4cd7-98a9-47bc72190c41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,887 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARTLEPOOL ASPIRE TRUST T/A CATCOTE ACADEMY |

## 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

- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3184e6-6b73-4cd7-98a9-47bc72190c41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3184e6-6b73-4cd7-98a9-47bc72190c41
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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