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Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a contract for a Homecare Service Placement, identified as ID5001833, Lot 3. The procurement falls under the category of health and social work services, with a total contract value of £71,635.20 GBP. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded as of 24 May 2026, with the contract period extending from 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2030. As of 18 June 2026, the procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award being published and marked active on 24 May 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited due to the nature of the selective procurement method, which may offer a more competitive landscape. The tender encourages participation from organisations capable of delivering sustainable and reliable homecare services within the stipulated period. Businesses focusing on long-term service delivery in the North East region could benefit greatly from securing a role within this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d57a5c-0975-47cc-9803-10088adbf16f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c7ee3-cbbb-450b-b73b-1c907877d6e0
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
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
£71,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 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
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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