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title: "Residential placement for 5503077"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Residential placement for 5503077

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5c0

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process completed by Darlington Borough Council, a "Residential placement for 5503077" was directly awarded to WITHERSLACK CARE LIMITED. The procurement, categorised under Health and Social Work services, applied a direct award method due to the urgency of the requirement, and falls under the "light touch" regime. The process pertains to the UK region UKC13 and the contract commenced on 16th June 2026, with an end date set for 12th April 2035. This project, requiring a gross investment of £2,802,279.34, was substantiated by a contract notice published on the same date as the award.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, especially those experienced in providing residential placements or similar high-urgency services. With a substantial contract value and long-term engagement, large-scale suppliers capable of meeting such urgent and specialised requirements would benefit from pursuing similar opportunities. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio in public sector health and social work services may find this example particularly instructive in understanding the procurement dynamics and anticipative requirements of local government bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Urgent Residential placement for 5503077

### 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/056551-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 12 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,802,279 |
| 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 | WITHERSLACK CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056551-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056551-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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