---
title: "Children's Solo Residential Placement ID 388321"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a99c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Children's Solo Residential Placement ID 388321

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a99c

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined is led by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, UK. The identified contract is titled "Children's Solo Residential Placement ID 388321" under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The process addressed an urgent requirement following the suspension of a previous facility's registration by Ofsted. The procurement was executed through a direct award method due to this urgency, with the contract set to be active from 7th October 2025 to 25th May 2028. The procurement process is now complete, and the contract was awarded to SAFE HAVEN ADOLESCENT CARE GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Sheffield, UK.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in residential care services, particularly those with expertise in solo placements for children. Companies possessing the necessary infrastructure and capability to address urgent placement needs would find this contract type suitable. In addition to fostering business growth within the sector, participating in such tenders allows businesses to expand their service portfolio and enhance their reputation in providing quality social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the health and social work industry, like SAFE HAVEN ADOLESCENT CARE GROUP LIMITED, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities due to their agility and capability to rapidly mobilize resources in response to urgent demands.

## Notice

Urgent Children's Solo Residential Placement ID 388321

### Procurement Information

Urgent placement requirement after Ofsted suspended registration of the previous home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030682-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 25 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,387,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,387,000 |

## 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 | SAFE HAVEN ADOLESCENT CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030682-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062902-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062900-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030682-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062902-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062900-2025
  7th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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