---
title: "Day Placement Services for ID381467"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f2e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Day Placement Services for ID381467

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f2e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Day Placement Services for ID381467." This contract, classified under "Health and Social Work Services," is a significant opportunity delegated to the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold and without competition, under the Light Touch regime. The contract was awarded to MGFA Future Pathways and involves services delivered in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The contract is active from 13th November 2025 and will end on 12th November 2035, with a gross value of £156,420. The procurement process was finalised on 27th January 2026, as reflected in the published contract notice.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those capable of providing day placement services. As the contract spans a decade, it offers long-term stability and potential for sustainable growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can accommodate the demands of public sector contracts in the health and social services industry would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space, especially those not requiring traditional competitive tendering processes. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the governmental services market and build lasting relationships with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Provision of Day Placement Services for ID381467

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006905-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,420 |

## 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 | MGFA FUTURE PATHWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006905-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006905-2026
  27th 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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