Scope
Reference
PB2025-00262
Description
Regulated residential placement for - 389483
Contract 1. Residential placement for - 389483
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,511,881.44 excluding VAT
- £1,511,881.44 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 2 January 2026 to 16 November 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 15 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
Child must move on from current unregistered provision into an Ofsted registered placement which can meet need. Only two regulated placement offers were made. Chose one who can best meet need.
Supplier
Foresight Care LTD
- Companies House: 14417715
77 Holyhead Road
Birmingham
B21 0LG
United Kingdom
Email: admin@foresightcare.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Residential placement for - 389483
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