---
title: "Day Placement Services for ID5009572"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Day Placement Services for ID5009572

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609db

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Darlington Borough Council focuses on the provision of Day Placement Services with the industry category relating to health and social work services. Located in Darlington, UK, this procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract starting from 29th September 2025 and concluding on 28th September 2035. The procurement method used was 'direct', specifically under a 'below threshold - without competition' regime. With the completion status confirmed, this contract reflects strategic planning and timely execution, exhibiting efficiency in meeting deadlines without the competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector. The awarded company, Care Taylormade Ltd, is an SME, highlighting how smaller and specialised firms can effectively compete when invited under specific procurement regulations like 'light touch' regimes. Such contracts can offer long-term financial stability and enhance business credibility by associating with government projects. Companies that specialise in social care services are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar procurement opportunities which require tailored service offerings without the constraints of a full competitive process.

## Notice

Provision of Day Placement Services for ID5009572

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,136 |

## 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 | CARE TAYLORMADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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