---
title: "Residential Placement for 5520602"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b59f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Residential Placement for 5520602

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b59f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Residential Placement for 5520602" within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process, following a direct award method, is already in the award stage. The contract, valued at £2,413,608, was initiated with urgency, indicating a "light touch" special regime, and involves services to be delivered in the UKC13 region. The contract period starts on 26th June 2026 and ends on 27th April 2032, with a scheduled signature on 26th June 2026. The standstill period concludes on 25th June 2026, ensuring compliance within the legal framework.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of undertaking direct awards and responding promptly to urgent requirements. Given the substantial value and long-term nature of the contract, larger businesses like KEYS PCE LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such initiatives. Companies looking to enter public sector procurement or expand within the sub-central government market could considerably benefit from similar opportunities, enabling growth and increased market presence within the defined region.

## Notice

Urgent Residential Placement for 5520602.

### 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/056508-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 27 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,413,608 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | KEYS PCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056508-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056495-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056508-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056495-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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