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title: "PB2022-00764 - Foster Placement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbd2c23f-a808-44b2-8711-103b6e56d771"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-02"
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# PB2022-00764 - Foster Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbd2c23f-a808-44b2-8711-103b6e56d771

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PB2022-00764 - Foster Placement" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services. This direct award process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 6th July 2022 for a total value of £94,820. The contract commenced on 8th July 2022 and is set to run until 7th July 2024. This initiative, located in Darlington, England, was aimed at enhancing foster placement services while ensuring ongoing safeguarding activities during its duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and child welfare services. Companies equipped to deliver social work services or foster care solutions would be well-placed to benefit from this tailored opportunity. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, businesses that can quickly adapt and scale their services are encouraged to explore similar future contracts, enhancing their growth in this vital industry.

## Notice

New foster placement requirement for ID 5509928 whilst further safeguarding activity is undertaken. 2 years (subject to ongoing care plan review may end much earlier)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a05f98-bd59-41d8-95c5-2ccbc71d4ec6 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2022 - 7 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,820 |
| 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 | A1 FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a05f98-bd59-41d8-95c5-2ccbc71d4ec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a05f98-bd59-41d8-95c5-2ccbc71d4ec6
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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