---
title: "Supported Living Placement for ID406563"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054539"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# Supported Living Placement for ID406563

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054539

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is actively seeking bids for its procurement titled "Supported Living Placement for ID406563," focusing on the provision of health and social work services. This tender is part of an open procurement process and is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC13 region. The procurement falls under the services category with a special regime of "light touch," and has a legal basis according to the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process is currently in the "active" stage, with the tender period closing on 15th July 2025. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit inquiries by 4th July 2025, as the award period concludes on 25th July 2025. The Council may extend the contract for a period of 6 x 12 months, and the contract period is set to commence on 7th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the provision of supported living services. The substantial contract value of £3,569,759.90 GBP offers an attractive incentive for bidders focusing on quality and price, with award criteria weighted at 60% for quality and 40% for price. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services that meet the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete effectively within this open procedure framework. The electronic submission policy supports easy access, encouraging widespread participation from qualified providers within this industry sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID406563

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract for a period of 6 x 12 months by providing the Contractor with notice in writing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,569,759 |
| Lots value | £3,569,759 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC13 Darlington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 14:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2025
- 17 Jun 2025 at 14:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033034-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 11:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030916-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2025
  17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033034-2025
  17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030916-2025
  9th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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