---
title: "Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa16"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa16.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
---

# Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa16

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454". The procurement was conducted under urgent circumstances, necessitating a direct award method to address the immediate need for children's residential services. The contract, set in the health and social work services category, falls within the region of UKC13, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and concludes on 19th August 2028, with a gross value of £882,762.86. This initiative aligns with the council's commitment to delivering essential services promptly.

Strategic opportunities arise for businesses skilled in health and social care services through this tender process. Companies like ENHANCED YOUNG PERSONS' CARE LIMITED, recognised as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), were well-suited to compete due to their expertise in delivering specialised care services. Such contracts can foster business growth by securing long-term relationships with local government bodies and enhancing service delivery capabilities. Enterprises focusing on rapid response and quality care provision stand a strong chance in similar future procurements, especially where urgent requirements are identified.

## Notice

Urgent Children's Residential Placement - ID 5502454

### Procurement Information

Urgent placement needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 19 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £882,762 |
| Contracts value | £882,762 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ENHANCED CARE GROUP; ENHANCED YOUNG PERSONS' CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 08:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063095-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 07:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063095-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063089-2025
  8th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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