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Homecare Service Placement - ID5013520

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5013520," which falls under the health and social work services category. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the delivery of services in Darlington, England, with a postal code of DL1 5QT. The procurement stage reached the "award" phase, with the contract being actively awarded on 24th April 2025. This contract, valued at £49,100.48, began on 25th April 2025 and will run until 24th April 2029, offering a substantial engagement period for the supplier, Firstpoint Homecare Ltd.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke homecare solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such procurement opportunities, as the contracting authority supports these entities' suitability. Businesses with expertise in personalised care services and the capacity to operate under a framework agreement can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and expand their operations in the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract also allows for sustainable business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013520

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013520

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e108aca-effd-4206-9ae8-3582d2a18f7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92686f7a-5cb5-414e-851c-fe501a3b4118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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