---
title: "Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a981"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a981

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council pertains to an urgent Children's Residential Placement, identified as Tender ID 395896. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a primary focus on children's residential care, and is classified under the CPV code 85000000. The procurement has been completed via a direct award method, a decision driven by immediate need following the closure of a previous provider's facility. The contract was awarded on 7th October 2025 and will span until 18th April 2030. The Children's Residential Placement is located within the UK's North East region, supporting local services in an area identified as UKC13. The contract has a substantial value of £1,524,030.47, highlighting a significant investment in public welfare services.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with strengths in residential care for children. The direct award to ASPIREONE CARE LIMITED, an SME based in Stoke On Trent, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure lucrative government contracts, especially when they can address urgent needs effectively. Businesses equipped to provide rapid, high-quality care solutions or those targeting regional expansions into the North East could find similar opportunities appealing. This contract exemplifies the potential for smaller, niche providers to compete on par with larger organisations by offering specialised services in critical sectors.

## Notice

Urgent Children's Residential Placement - ID 395896

### Procurement Information

28th May, Ofsted instantly removed the registration of the previous children's home on day of inspection and therefore there was a same day requirement to source an alternative placement. Interim care in DBC short breaks service until new provider could admit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062857-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 18 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,524,030 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIREONE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062857-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062855-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062857-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062855-2025
  7th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspireonecare.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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