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Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a key local government entity in England, has completed a public procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3," focusing on health and social work services. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom with a contract value of £142,076.48. The process moved from the tender stage to award, culminating on 22nd March 2026, with the contract extending from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those capable of fulfilling contract requirements in the North East. Given the support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories are well-positioned to benefit. The established framework agreement and the significant contract duration underscore the potential for sustained business growth within this sector. DCS&D LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, has been identified as the successful supplier, highlighting the competitive nature of such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf36ebf1-6ea4-4ec6-9ed1-cbda3e11c7c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e0719c-367e-4fe4-9466-29fc15dfcd96
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
£142,076 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,076 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 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
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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

DCS&D

Further Information

Notice Documents

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