Children's Residential Placement

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement process for an urgent Children's Residential Placement, valued at approximately £2.65 million GBP. This contract, categorised under Health and social work services, is part of a special light-touch regime due to its urgent nature and the lack of a suitable alternative provider. The tender process, which culminated in an active contract starting on 7th October 2025 and ending on 23rd April 2030, was handled by Darlington Borough Council situated in Darlington, United Kingdom.

The awarded supplier is Hennessy Living Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Durham. This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing health and social work services for children. SME's like Hennessy Living Group Ltd, which can quickly meet urgent needs, are ideally positioned to compete in such environments.

The direct award method highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships and a readiness to respond to urgent requirements, offering potential business ventures for responsive and specialised service providers. Such contracts not only provide a substantial financial opportunity but also facilitate entry into ongoing government procurement channels.