---
title: "Children's Residential Placement- ID 390817"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Children's Residential Placement- ID 390817

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd2

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a Children's Residential Placement, under the industry category of health and social work services. This process was conducted using a direct award procurement method due to urgency, aligning with legal obligations to move a child following a court decision. The contracting process began on 7th October 2025, with the contract start date set for 16th October 2025, and it is set to conclude on 14th November 2028. The tender reached the award stage and was awarded to SMS Nurture Care Group Ltd, following a light touch regime, highlighting the specialised nature of the services required.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in the health and social care sector, especially those with expertise in urgent and specialised children's services. Companies similar to SMS Nurture Care Group Ltd, which operate in providing care and accommodation for children in urgent need, would be particularly well-suited to such contracts. The direct award approach underlines the importance of having qualifications and a proven track record to engage in these time-sensitive opportunities effectively, thus fostering business development in specialised and urgent care services.

## Notice

Urgent Children's Residential Placement- ID 390817

### Procurement Information

Child must legally move from previous secure welfare placement in a urgent timeframe following the last court hearing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046026-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 14 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,658,988 |
| Contracts value | £3,658,988 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | SMS NURTURE CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:53 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046026-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065872-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065855-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065841-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046026-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065872-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065855-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065841-2025
  16th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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