Scope
Reference
PB2026-00290
Description
Urgent Children's Residential Placement- ID 405601
Contract 1. Children's Residential Placement- ID 405601
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,730,781.24 excluding VAT
- £1,730,781.24 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 February 2026 to 17 January 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 5 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
Placement required urgently.
Supplier
St Cuthberts Care
- Companies House: 01645917
St Cuthbert's House, West Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 7PY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Children's Residential Placement- ID 405601
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