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title: "DBCFost0002 - Request for Bids for Urgent Fostering Placement"
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# DBCFost0002 - Request for Bids for Urgent Fostering Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee1d122d-a494-4a4a-93b3-8a4bd1b1626c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council requesting bids for "DBCFost0002 - Request for Bids for Urgent Fostering Placement," classified under education and training services, with additional relevance to health and social work services. This open tender was published on 14th March 2018, and the deadline for submissions is set for 16th March 2018. The contract is valued at £400,000 and spans from 5th April 2018 to 13th March 2022, with delivery addresses including various territories and regions across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in social services, education, or related sectors. Companies with expertise in fostering services, social work, or training provision may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, providing a chance to expand their market presence and contribute to essential community services.

## Notice

DBCFost0002 - Request for Bids for Urgent Fostering Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42296910-c785-4f73-87a2-250a445f6680 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2018 - 13 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42296910-c785-4f73-87a2-250a445f6680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42296910-c785-4f73-87a2-250a445f6680
  14th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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