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Homecare Service Placement - ID315417 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under ID315417 - Lot 3, categorised under Health and Social Work Services. The contract, valued at £64,471.68, covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was in the 'Award' stage with the award being finalised on 17th May 2026, and the contract period commencing the following day until 17th May 2030.

This procurement presents a business opportunity within the health and social care sector for services providers familiar with framework agreements. With a focus on health and social services, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete. Businesses should consider positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar tenders which are strategically significant in contributing towards improved public health services in the North East, signalling potential growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID315417 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID315417 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2aacc826-ee6f-485d-88fc-1eff45434ce0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d0b770-d758-4af2-9ff3-7b3bf721d6c0
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
£64,471 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,471 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FIRSTPOINT HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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