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Homecare Service Placement - ID5008075

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a 'Homecare Service Placement' under the industry category of health and social work services. The project is located in Darlington, England, with the assigned postal code DL1 5QT. The selective procurement method included a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an award made on 25th September 2025 to FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE LIMITED. The contract period is set to begin on 26th September 2025 and conclude on 25th September 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £95,484.48.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, specifically those operating as small or medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements. As the procurement has utilised a selective process from an established framework, well-prepared businesses capable of meeting framework demands and offering competitively priced services stand to benefit and expand their market presence. This contract signifies a sizable opportunity for service providers looking to solidify their footprint within the public health care service provision domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008075

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008075

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ef731e4-0c41-46d8-8306-0ed949eb33c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3489ed14-e7d2-415e-8224-6b241ebe0e76
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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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