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Homecare Service Placement - ID409926

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID409926," led by Darlington Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on the health and social work services category under CPV code 85000000, with a substantial value of £89,544. The services are to be delivered in Darlington, England (postcode DL1 5QT), and the procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award publication date on 16th September 2025, with the awarded contract period running from 27th March 2025 to 26th March 2029. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It offers a stable four-year contract, which can drive significant growth and provide a predictable revenue stream. The procurement's selective nature, involving a framework agreement, allows businesses already on this framework a targeted chance to enhance their service portfolio by partnering with a respected local authority like Darlington Borough Council. Organisations positioned to deliver high-quality homecare services would be well-suited to engage with such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID409926

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID409926

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa9d6bdb-70e4-434e-a8f6-1f62bd4fe4e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a9dab9-214e-4db5-8256-33cf4e716aeb
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
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
£89,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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