---
title: "Provision of 2 block beds of children's residential care in Darlington."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0393aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Provision of 2 block beds of children's residential care in Darlington.

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0393aa

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of two block beds of children's residential care in Darlington. This contract, awarded to St Cuthberts Care, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement stage of this contract is complete, and the services will commence from 27th January 2025, continuing until 26th January 2028. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the necessity to avoid disruption for the children already in placement and to ensure continuity of care within the locality of Darlington.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with the capability to deliver bespoke residential care for children. Companies within this sector can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a stable revenue stream over the three-year period. The procurement necessitates providers who can ensure stability and demonstrate experience in maintaining the progress and welfare of children in residential care settings, making it ideal for experienced SMEs in health and social work services. Additionally, the limited procurement method indicates a need for specialised services that uniquely benefit the children’s continuity of care in the local area.

## Notice

Provision of 2 block beds of children's residential care in Darlington. 27th January 2025 - 26th January 2028

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 2 block beds of children's residential care in Darlington. 27th January 2025 - 26th January 2028

### Procurement Information

Children are already in placement and making positive progress. Allowing the contract to end would cause unnecessary disruption. The provision of a small volume of residential block bed care for children located in the Borough of Darlington is a sufficiency priority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041099-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,633,992 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ST CUTHBERTS CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041099-2024
- 22 Dec 2022 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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