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Homecare Service Placement - ID290531 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID290531 - Lot 3" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, England. Classified under the health and social work services industry category, this contract covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 2nd July 2026. Key dates include the contract's start on 3rd July 2026, with an end date on 2nd July 2030, highlighting a four-year contractual period. The tender was valued at £133,719.04.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which are deemed suitable for this type of project. The awarded supplier, FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, exemplifies the potential for expansion and establishment within the health and social care sector. Businesses in this field can leverage such opportunities to build long-term relationships with public sector buyers like Darlington Borough Council, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID290531 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID290531 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a611ccd9-8a88-4c18-8222-14e2a5cf1eb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d378ca-94be-4202-8c68-bf0227cab5da
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
£133,719 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,719 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 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

FIRSTPOINT HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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