Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, focused on a "Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5" in the health and social work services industry. Located in the North East of England, this contract falls under a service category and was procured via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached its conclusion with the award, as the status is complete. The full procurement period started on 23rd March 2026 and will end on 22nd March 2030. The tender award, valued at £130,569.92, was officially made on 22nd March 2026, highlighting the significance of timely service provision in this sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises, given its alignment with the suitability criteria. With a contract value of over £130k, businesses specialising in health and social care services and those capable of operating in the North East region would find this contract particularly attractive. The awarded supplier, Potens, a large company, exemplifies the scale of business that could thrive in delivering quality service through this framework agreement. Entering such contracts can provide businesses with opportunities to establish a foothold in public-sector healthcare services, a sector of ongoing demand and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7814580c-600e-461e-b963-54706a5e0010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a9614-606a-49a9-9c1f-bba885e74cc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£130,569 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,569 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 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
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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