---
title: "Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d87e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d87e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for the project titled "Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the award stage, with an active contract status dated 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The service aims to provide short breaks and mentoring support, supporting the local community's needs. While the tender process is complete, the contract period began on 1st February 2026 and will initially run until 31st January 2028, with potential extensions up to 2028 or longer.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focusing on providing support services for independence and play schemes. The contract, valued at £451,023.85, with a potential gross value of £541,228.62, is suited for organisations similar to Darlington Association on Disability, the successful supplier. Such opportunities are lucrative for large-scale businesses or social enterprises looking to expand in the public sector by providing specialised care and support services. Given the contract's extension possibilities, long-term collaboration with the council is feasible, offering stability and growth for suitable providers.

## Notice

The provision of the Short Breaks - DASH Playscheme and Mentoring For Independence service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072580-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £451,023 |

## 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 | DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072580-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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