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title: "Post Box Adoption Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3e967b8-fcf1-4133-8e24-ce1002627abb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-17"
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# Post Box Adoption Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3e967b8-fcf1-4133-8e24-ce1002627abb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Post Box Adoption Services" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council within the health and social work services industry. This direct award contract, valued at £30,000, is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2018, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2018 and set to end on 31 March 2019. The most recent status update was made on 17 April 2018, when the awarded contract notice was published.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those adept at providing adoption-related services. Businesses with experience in similar public service contracts may find this an ideal chance to expand their portfolio, collaborate with local authorities, and enhance their community footprint through essential service delivery.

## Notice

Post Box Adoption Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60091c6e-ec6a-425a-8d41-3b37e933ad70 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DWF ADOPTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60091c6e-ec6a-425a-8d41-3b37e933ad70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60091c6e-ec6a-425a-8d41-3b37e933ad70
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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