---
title: "Residential Placement for 5516806"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Residential Placement for 5516806

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dba

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement process for an urgent residential placement of high priority, as denoted by the title "Residential Placement for 5516806". This procurement falls within the industry category of health and social work services and was managed under a light-touch regime due to its urgency. The contracting process was initiated on 8th April 2026, with the contract awarded to Mayden Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester. The service delivery will be located in the UKC13 region, covering Darlington, and the contract will commence on 18th April 2026, running until 1st February 2030.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of delivering urgent residential placements. Given the direct award approach taken by Darlington Borough Council due to time constraints, enterprises experienced in rapid deployment and service initiation may find themselves well-positioned for similar future contracts. Companies equipped to negotiate and execute contracts swiftly, especially SMEs like Mayden Support Ltd, which leverages its operational agility, could benefit extensively from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Urgent Residential Placement for 5516806

### Procurement Information

Urgent placement required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031856-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,124,676 |
| Contracts value | £4,124,676 |

## 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 | MAYDEN SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031856-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031842-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031837-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031856-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031842-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031837-2026
  8th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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