Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3" within the health and social work services category. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. It involved a selective procurement method that called off from a framework agreement, with a tendering period that concluded on 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £46,795.84, commenced on 6th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th May 2030. The award stage has been reached, and the contract was awarded on 5th May 2026 to the supplier CHINITE, a large-scale organisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social work services industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find similar opportunities suitable, given the council's recognition of these entities in their procurement policy. Such contracts can provide steady revenue over an extended period, helping businesses expand their footprint in the public sector market and establish long-term partnerships with local government bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-500a7f65-2f11-4bc9-bdda-d6a30bce7219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e41be-208c-4ab1-8282-57c3f2dc548f
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
£46,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 5 May 2030 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
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

CHINITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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