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title: "P215/460/PE - Placement in Residential Care"
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# P215/460/PE - Placement in Residential Care

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da6dc60c-2de5-40e9-8757-89a5ec16324f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "P215/460/PE - Placement in Residential Care," was conducted by Darlington Borough Council for health and social work services, classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract, with a value of £107,620, was awarded on 26th May 2015 and covers a contract period from 27th May 2015 to 26th May 2019. The residential care placement was delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a direct award, meaning that the council did not open the process to competitive bidding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in health and social care sectors may find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future contracts, especially those focused on providing quality care services within local communities. Engaging with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council can help such businesses expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation in the market.

## Notice

P215/460/PE - Placement in Residential Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29dec3f-194a-45e0-86ba-d3f12b4abc26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2015 - 26 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,620 |
| 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 | GAINSFORD CARE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29dec3f-194a-45e0-86ba-d3f12b4abc26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29dec3f-194a-45e0-86ba-d3f12b4abc26
  16th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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