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Homecare Service Placement - ID397675

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID397675," within the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV 85000000). This contract was awarded to FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, a large supplier, with the award notice published on 6th January 2026. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7th December 2025 and will conclude on 6th December 2029. The services provided will occur at the postal code area DL1 5QT, with a total contract value of £31,828.16.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector looking to engage with public services. It underscores the importance of competitive bids under framework agreements, offering sustainability for businesses aligned with the service delivery objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, especially when they can offer innovative healthcare solutions tailored to community needs. The contract location in Darlington also presents localised service opportunities catering to region-specific requirements.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID397675

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID397675

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d4a548-afc2-4d65-b09c-51a934baa699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc38c12b-d353-4d36-ada3-0ae2cfd94483
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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