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Direct Payment Support Service

Awarded to DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY

Darlington Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 7 September 2026
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Overview

Darlington Borough Council is procuring a Direct Payment Support Service to assist individuals eligible for social care funding to exercise choice and control over their care arrangements by taking direct payments to employ personal assistants or purchase services of their choice. The service will support children and adults with eligible needs including older people, those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, complex needs, and carers managing direct payments. The estimated contract value is £726,000 with a submission deadline of 7 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£726,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 February 2026
Questions by
21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Financial and insurance servicesSocial work and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£660,000
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
1 January 2027 → 31 December 2027
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
31 December 2030
Against estimate
9% below
Bids received
8
Winner
  • DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY

This contract ends on 31 December 2027, or 31 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY

Based in
Darlington
Public contracts won
6
Across UK and EU notices

2 other contracts from Darlington Borough Council since 2026, worth £451,024.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

8

7 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Financial and insurance services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Quality90%
  • Social Value7%
  • Supplier Incentive Programme3%

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Market context

Typical award in Financial and insurance services

£120,000

Median of 2,338 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 5.5× the median.

Darlington Borough Council in the last 12 months

72

contracts awarded, worth £23,915,777 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    30 July 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    12 February 2026

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