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title: "PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9cd8880-015c-48f8-b993-85929316333b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231," classified under the education and training services (CPV code 80000000) and health and social work services (CPV code 85000000) categories. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the contract awarded to the Witherslack Group. The contract, valued at £1,460,128.56, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 12 December 2024 to 11 December 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 December 2024 and the award date of 10 December 2024, with publication on 15 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, specifically those specialising in residential education and social care services, to explore future contracts with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their reach and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering essential educational and social services. The four-year contract with a substantial budget provides stability and the chance for businesses to establish a strong partnership with local government entities.

## Notice

PB2024-01632 - Residential Placement with Education Child ID: 411231

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8c6108-debe-4728-8592-b7c8e8b25a2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,460,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,460,128 |
| 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 | WITHERSLACK GROUP |

## 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

- 15 Jan 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8c6108-debe-4728-8592-b7c8e8b25a2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8c6108-debe-4728-8592-b7c8e8b25a2c
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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