Scope
Reference
PB2026-00291
Description
Urgent Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192
Contract 1. Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,819,260.64 excluding VAT
- £1,819,260.64 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 February 2026 to 20 May 2032
- 6 years, 3 months, 8 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC13 - Darlington
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
Social work exploration deemed most appropriate to continue education.
Supplier
Enhanced Care Ltd
- Companies House: 08191582
1 Fox Street, Sunderland Road
Gateshead
NE10 0BD
United Kingdom
Email: info@enhancedcare.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Childrens Residential Placement ID 404192
Contracting authority
Darlington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRZ-3744-WXXZ
Town Hall, Feethams
Darlington
DL1 5QT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government