---
title: "Residential placement for - 389483"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# Residential placement for - 389483

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a regulated residential placement titled "Residential placement for - 389483." This falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in the UKC13 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has been awarded using the direct award method, underlining the urgency and specific needs met by the successful bidder, Foresight Care LTD. This process was finalised with a contract awarded on 10th December 2025, valued at approximately £1.5 million, with a contract period from 2nd January 2026 to 16th November 2027, rendering the tender status as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care and health services, allowing them to expand into sub-central government contracts requiring strict regulatory compliance and service delivery capabilities. Companies like Foresight Care LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham, are well-suited to compete in such opportunities by offering specific services tailored to meet acute needs, thereby supporting business growth through government contracts. Engaging in tender processes with public authorities can bolster a company's profile and financial stability, especially for those interested in social service provision.

## Notice

Regulated residential placement for - 389483

### Procurement Information

Child must move on from current unregistered provision into an Ofsted registered placement which can meet need. Only two regulated placement offers were made. Chose one who can best meet need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084301-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 16 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,511,881 |
| Contracts value | £1,511,881 |

## 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 | FORESIGHT CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084301-2025
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084278-2025
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084261-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084301-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084278-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084261-2025
  18th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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