Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010151

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the Homecare Service Placement under ID5010151, classified under the industry category of Health and social work services. This tender was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £113,672, covers services in the DL1 5QT area in England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2029. The award was published on 16th September 2025, following the tender period, which concluded on 6th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those suited to providing homecare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, given their potential suitability as indicated by the procurement. Firstpoint Homecare Ltd, being an SME, has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating that businesses of this scale can competitively engage and secure contracts within this framework. Business growth can be achieved by engaging with public sector bodies, such as Darlington Borough Council, to leverage available frameworks and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010151

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010151

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3edf5152-1891-46d7-900f-75dd02134d12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309d5494-6ed7-454c-ba49-83df63e479dd
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
£113,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2029 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
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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