Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID399711

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement," classified under the health and social work services industry with a CPV code of 85000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £95,484.48. The tendering process concluded on 2nd December 2025, and the contract commenced on 3rd December 2025, running through to 2nd December 2029. The services will be delivered to the postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington, England. The award stage was published on 6th January 2026, with FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED being the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in service delivery within the health and social care sector. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit greatly by competing in similar call-off framework agreements. Such procurement processes allow organisations with expertise in delivering homecare services to tender for substantial, long-term contracts that promise steady revenue streams over several years. These opportunities are instrumental for firms looking to expand their operational footprint in the public health and social sectors.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID399711

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID399711

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81a25f9d-8561-4c16-bf08-8b46c68836ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dadf8f5-2268-4942-a44f-c39d2f9fba0f
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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 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 HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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