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title: "ID5560082 - Placement Type 4 - Parent and Baby / Child"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# ID5560082 - Placement Type 4 - Parent and Baby / Child

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efd99cd7-e610-4af3-9fa0-a571a9586661

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for ID5560082 - Placement Type 4 - Parent and Baby/Child in the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract value is £315,910.40, and it was directly awarded to Unity Foster Care. The contract period is from May 14, 2024, to May 13, 2028. The procurement process was managed by Darlington Borough Council, and the tender deadline was May 10, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide foster care services in England. Companies in the health and social work services industry can leverage their expertise to compete in similar tenders. Unity Foster Care, the awarded supplier, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully secure public procurement contracts. Businesses interested in providing services to Darlington Borough Council should monitor future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

ID5560082 - Placement Type 4 - Parent and Baby / Child Additional information: NEPO603 Call Off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbcde1a-b679-4e58-afbb-08df061b1c62 |
| 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 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2024 - 13 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,910 |
| 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 | UNITY FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbcde1a-b679-4e58-afbb-08df061b1c62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbcde1a-b679-4e58-afbb-08df061b1c62
  21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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