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Homecare Service Placement - ID366056

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID366056" contract, classified under the CPV code 85000000 for Health and social work services. This procurement follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,855.06, is to be delivered in Darlington, England, postal code DL1 5QT. The tender was completed on 13th February 2025, with the contract set to commence from 14th February 2025 and run until 13th February 2029.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their portfolio and establish long-term service delivery within Darlington. The procurement process, specifically accommodating SMEs and VCSEs, presents a strategic opportunity for these entities to participate in and secure substantial projects, fostering growth and local economic development. Suppliers like Firstpoint Homecare Ltd, which are SMEs, demonstrate the potential for small and medium enterprises to successfully engage in and secure governmental contracts through this framework policy.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID366056

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID366056

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8645e44b-81c1-43de-8125-758caa58c747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6e417b-bc33-415b-ae18-750688c91489
Current Stage
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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
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
£126,855 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,855 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 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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