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Homecare Service Placement - ID5016901

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5016901" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, with CPV code 85000000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Inspire Together Limited, an SME supplier, with an active award status as of 2nd March 2025. The contract period spans from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2029, with services to be delivered to the postal code area DL1 5QT. This procurement is in the award stage, with the process having been completed and valued at £44,772.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and social care sector, aiming to expand their service offerings within the community. The long-term contract duration allows for sustained business growth and a stable revenue stream, making it ideal for businesses that can provide reliable homecare services. Companies that focus on health and social work services and have experience operating within framework agreements would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. This procurement can also enhance business visibility and credibility when working with a reputable public entity like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016901

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016901

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caf40333-99d3-4055-b9bc-b2d440a10101
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f58d7f4-5e27-48cc-a741-876a25ee7dcf
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
£44,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 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
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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

INSPIRE TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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