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title: "PB2022-00751 - Continuation of a existing solo foster placement"
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# PB2022-00751 - Continuation of a existing solo foster placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9553505-ae8a-4ef6-8d79-7bdee1418ff7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking a service provider for the continuation of an existing solo foster placement titled "PB2022-00751." This process falls within the health and social work services industry and is based in England. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, having been officially completed on 28th March 2022. The contract, awarded to A1 Foster Care, is valued at £259,265 and spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026, with the tender period having ended on 26th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in foster care placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those already familiar with local council processes and providing similar services. Engaging with this contract can enable businesses to expand their operations within the social care sector, securing long-term relationships with the contracting authority and potentially opening avenues for future contracts in this growing industry.

## Notice

ID 390817 Continuation of a existing solo foster placement on DBC terms and conditions and pricing structures (following the provider withdrawing from the Tees off Framework Contract)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594e243-bd4a-4e20-a776-5a81364f2751 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,265 |
| 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

- 21 Jul 2022 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594e243-bd4a-4e20-a776-5a81364f2751

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594e243-bd4a-4e20-a776-5a81364f2751
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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