---
title: "Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058431"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058431

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after," under the direct procurement method without competition, categorised as a services procurement. This contract falls within the education and welfare services for children and young people sector and is specifically targeted at the UKC13 region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2025, with the services expected to run until 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement aligns with the legal framework specified by the UK Parliament's 2023 legislation.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in education and welfare services, particularly those familiar with children's welfare and school attendance monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for real-time monitoring and reporting on school attendance may find this contract particularly fitting. As the procurement was conducted through a direct approach, suppliers capable of showcasing a proven track record and expertise in similar services without the need for a competitive bidding process may benefit from such opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Service to Monitor School Attendance for Children who are looked after within Darlington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047275-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,497 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELFARE CALL (LAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047275-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047275-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://welfarecall.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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