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Homecare Service Placement - ID190441

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID190441" under the health and social work services industry category. This contract was facilitated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Inspire Together Limited, an SME, on 13th March 2025. The project is set to commence on 14th March 2025 and conclude on 13th March 2029, with the services being delivered in the locality of Darlington, England, particularly in the DL1 5QT postal area. The total contract value is £74,193 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations within the health and social care sector seeking to participate in future procurements of this nature. The process demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to successfully engage with public sector contracts by aligning their services with framework agreements. Companies focusing on health and social work services, and those supporting or providing homecare, would be well-suited to explore such opportunities to enhance their operational scope and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID190441

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID190441

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14af80bf-3472-4ff2-b939-c26c0981a865
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457eee31-99c0-45bf-827d-37e9e761d354
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
£74,193 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,193 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 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

INSPIRE TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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