---
title: "IFA Placement for 5566913"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065932"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# IFA Placement for 5566913

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065932

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council recently undertook a procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Placement titled "IFA Placement for 5566913". This procurement, identified as PB2026-00289, falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, with a focus on fostering in the UKC13 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender process and utilised a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold without competition under a light-touch regime. The initial contract commenced on 20th February 2026 and was completed, though it was subsequently terminated due to a placement breakdown as of 12th January 2026.

The tender provided a platform for fostering agencies, particularly those small to medium-sized enterprises like the SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED, to expand their reach and gain government contracts through a direct award. With an active contract status at its award phase and a gross value of £134,780, such opportunities are ideal for service providers within the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in supporting local government fostering initiatives. Businesses with expertise in these areas could leverage similar tenders to enhance their portfolios and foster growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Independent Fostering Agency Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,780 |

## 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 | SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:54 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046029-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046029-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015660-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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