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title: "PB2020-00146- Foster Placement"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2020-00146- Foster Placement

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f13a9875-2e24-4c11-b26c-584336e222ee

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "PB2020-00146- Foster Placement" is being conducted by Darlington Borough Council in the health and social work services sector. This contract, with a total value of £93,600, is located in Darlington, England. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period spans from 24th August 2020 to 23rd August 2022. The tender has been completed, with the award recorded on 23rd August 2020 and officially published on 21st September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in health and social care services. Businesses that provide foster placement services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as demonstrated by the awarded supplier, Acorn Care. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council, which actively seeks to fulfil its social care commitments.

## Notice

PB2020-00146- Provision of a foster placement for a young person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d1db0e-e962-463a-b05e-74750e42c9c8 |
| 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 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,600 |
| 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 | ACORN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d1db0e-e962-463a-b05e-74750e42c9c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d1db0e-e962-463a-b05e-74750e42c9c8
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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