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Homecare Service Placement - ID413697

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" with the contracting process culminating in the award phase. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT). The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Noteworthy dates include the award date of 23rd February 2025, with a contract period running from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2029. The total contract amount is £59,696. This award provides health and social work services, indicating substantial opportunities for growth in this sector.

The tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations aligned with social value objectives. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are already part of or can engage with the relevant framework agreement may find this a prime opportunity. The long-term contract period allows for sustained service provision and potential business establishment within the public health sector. This opportunity is particularly suited for service providers in the health and social work industry that are capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services. The awarded supplier, Inspire Together, could serve as a benchmark for similar organisations aiming to engage in public sector contracts within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID413697

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID413697

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-175c193f-ecfc-40d2-8b46-43c6a14e62a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6499e3f-9970-4660-bea0-47c54771be99
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
£59,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 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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