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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This process, under the health and social work services category, concluded at the award stage on 9th April 2026. The contract, valued at £128,943.36, was awarded to Heritage Healthcare Limited, a large-scale supplier. It was a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2030, serving the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 22nd March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering extensive homecare solutions. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs suggests that smaller, community-focused enterprises have a competitive chance of winning similar contracts in future procurement processes. Organisations with expertise in managing framework agreements and delivering long-term regional services stand to benefit substantially from engaging with such tenders. The local focus and substantial contract length further enhance the potential for sustainable business growth and community impact in the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0058e67-5abe-45f2-bfd1-f3cb8323141b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758152c1-b138-4675-87ca-19d5fa643995
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
£128,943 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,943 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 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

HERITAGE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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