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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement of a homecare service placement under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID186785 - Lot 5." This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category, specifically operating in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award status as of 29th June 2026. The contract is valued at £119,009.28, with the service period extending from 30th June 2026 until 29th June 2030.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector. SMEs and organisations with a focus on ethical service delivery, such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements due to suitability criteria. The structured nature of this procurement through a framework agreement provides a ready market for businesses with the capability to deliver homecare services efficiently, illustrating the government's commitment to accessible public contracts and providing growth avenues for enterprises in the North East region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID186785 - Lot 5

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID186785 - Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ecf5cc7-a2ca-449f-8e91-2c47a49e1adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffde7b69-3bfb-4eea-850f-54a1190025f9
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
Large

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
£119,009 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,009 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2030 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN LIFE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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