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title: "PB2024-01549 - IFA Foster placement for ID- 5562676"
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# PB2024-01549 - IFA Foster placement for ID- 5562676

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed18d499-d847-475b-b629-5dd147e13a25

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the direct award procurement process for the tender titled "PB2024-01549 - IFA Foster placement for ID-5562676" in the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £208,560 GBP, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 4th September 2024 to 3rd September 2028. The procurement method was a direct award, with the award notice published on 7th October 2024. Key dates in the process included the tender period closing on 2nd September 2024 and the contract’s commencement on 4th September 2024.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in foster care services to collaborate with a local council, thus fostering significant business growth. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social care sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the suitability requirements highlighted in this procurement. The awarded supplier, Family First Fostering, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure meaningful contracts in the public sector, showcasing the scope for business expansion within the fostering services market.

## Notice

PB2024-01549 - IFA Foster placement for ID- 5562676

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e59dbd0-a261-414b-b1ff-0ea684781dfd |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,560 |
| 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 | FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e59dbd0-a261-414b-b1ff-0ea684781dfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e59dbd0-a261-414b-b1ff-0ea684781dfd
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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