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title: "True Cost of Care"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5b630eb-4047-4a86-a7ff-5605c6066a42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-13"
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# True Cost of Care

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5b630eb-4047-4a86-a7ff-5605c6066a42

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "True Cost of Care" project was conducted by Middlesbrough Council, based in Middlesbrough, England. This tender, categorised under health and social work services, was initiated via an open procedure for contracts below threshold, and is currently complete. The tender period concluded on 23 February 2018, with the contract period running from 23 April 2018 to 31 August 2018. The awarded contract valued at £39,500 was given to Laing Buisson Ltd, with the contract award date recorded on 12 March 2018.

This tender presents worthwhile opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those capable of delivering related support services. Companies that have a strong capability in service delivery or consultancy within the healthcare space would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Given the public interest in comprehensive and efficient care solutions, businesses can leverage this procurement activity to expand their service offerings and forge relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

True Cost of Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b4d36f-30e7-49e7-b9c8-2e8d338b4d8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,500 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAING BUISSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b4d36f-30e7-49e7-b9c8-2e8d338b4d8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b4d36f-30e7-49e7-b9c8-2e8d338b4d8c
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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