---
title: "Residential Placement for 388321"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d46f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Residential Placement for 388321

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d46f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Darlington Borough Council, situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, involves a direct award for a regulated residential placement service titled "Residential Placement for 388321." This process falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category, with operations primarily taking place in the UKC13 region. With the procurement phase reaching the award and contract stages as of 27th July 2026, the active contract spans from 27th July 2026 to 24th May 2028. The direct award was essential due to urgent requirements, highlighting a special regime, 'lightTouch,' under the relevant UK legal provisions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. The direct award, valued at £919,639.28, has been granted to Compass Children's Homes Limited, a small- to medium-sized enterprise based in Leicester. Companies with expertise in providing urgent residential placements will find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly those able to meet specific local government needs swiftly. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to develop government partnerships, enhance service portfolios, and solidify market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Regulated Residential Placement for 388321

### 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/070880-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 24 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £919,639 |
| Contracts value | £919,639 |

## 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 | COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070880-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070867-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070880-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070867-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070864-2026
  27th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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