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title: "P2017/1256/PE - Independent Persons to Undertake Interviews for Children who are Missing from Home or Care - Direct Award"
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# P2017/1256/PE - Independent Persons to Undertake Interviews for Children who are Missing from Home or Care - Direct Award

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5cd2b4f-ee72-4502-8c51-dc40fbfeda14

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking independent persons to undertake interviews for children who are missing from home or care, under the tender titled "P2017/1256/PE - Independent Persons to Undertake Interviews for Children who are Missing from Home or Care - Direct Award." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and also relates to health and social work services. The tender was awarded on 16 February 2017, with a contract period commencing from 1 March 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2018. The total contract value is £25,000, and the services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, under an open procedure procurement method.

This contract opportunity could be advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work or education services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable children. Competitors should be prepared to deliver services that ensure the well-being of children, thereby fostering community support and safeguarding. Engaging in such contracts not only supports local councils in addressing urgent social needs but also provides an avenue for businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their community impact.

## Notice

P2017/1256/PE - Independent Persons to Undertake Interviews for Children who are Missing from Home or Care - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1de70-f507-4bed-a3ac-42510aeacf9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | BARNARDO'S |

## 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

- 11 Sep 2017 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1de70-f507-4bed-a3ac-42510aeacf9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1de70-f507-4bed-a3ac-42510aeacf9c
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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