---
title: "Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06597a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06597a

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884" under the procurement process, which was completed on 20th February 2026. This direct procurement, not exceeding thresholds and proceeding without competition, falls under the services category specifically providing welfare services for children and young people. The contract was awarded to Hopespring Charity, a large supplier based in Sunderland. The contract period runs from 20th February 2026 to 27th April 2026 and is valued at £54,000. The relevant procurement process has transitioned from the award to the contract stage, indicating operational commencement within the designated location in the UKC13 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the social services and welfare sector aiming to expand their portfolios in providing specialised support and care for children and young people. With the contract awarded to a large-sized charity, similar organisations, especially those positioned to offer tailored welfare services, could find new opportunities through such direct procurement initiatives from public authorities. Businesses that have the expertise to deliver high-quality, impactful care and support services in alignment with government standards are best suited to pursue similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Parent and Child Residential Placement - ID 5567884

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015765-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## 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 | HOPESPRING CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015765-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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