---
title: "Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06536c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06536c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192," a service contract within the health and social work services category. The procurement method followed was a direct award under a light-touch regime, justified by the need for urgent residential placement while allowing the continued education of the children. The contract, valued at £1,819,260.64, was awarded to Enhanced Care Ltd. The contract period begins on 13 February 2026 and concludes on 20 May 2032, with services being delivered in the region of UKC13, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is classified as complete, as per the latest milestone set for signature on 13 February 2026, while the award status remains pending in certain aspects.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept at handling urgent placements and continuity in social care education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on these areas can leverage this contract to establish or enhance a presence within the public sector services. The direct award method suggests targeted engagement and possibilities to develop partnerships specifically with sub-central governmental bodies like Darlington Borough Council. Businesses with a demonstrated ability to manage urgent and sensitive care placements will be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Urgent Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192

### Procurement Information

Social work exploration deemed most appropriate to continue education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013218-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 20 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,819,260 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ENHANCED CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013218-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013214-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013218-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013214-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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