Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3," which falls under the health and social work services industry category, with the procurement taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award tag, with the contract awarded on 6th April 2026. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and had a contract period that commenced on 7th April 2026, set to run until 6th April 2030. The awarded contract carries a value of £66,859.52.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver homecare services. The process is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), emphasising the potential for niche market entrants to secure government contracts. Large businesses with a solid infrastructure, such as FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, can also benefit significantly by expanding their operations within the contract's location and service domain.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad981a25-729b-4649-9f7a-cc906b84332f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12788192-b057-400b-a934-0cc3e73e595a
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
£66,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2030 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
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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