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Homecare Service Placement - ID402878 - Lot 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under Lot 3, classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This procurement involves services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom and has an estimated contract value of £78,798.72. The process was concluded on 24th May 2026 with an award notice published on 18th June 2026. The contract period is set from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2030. This contract was awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a competitive selection among pre-qualified suppliers.

This homecare service placement provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a contract that extends over four years, offering sustained business growth. Given the nature of this procurement, organisations with strengths in delivering health and social work services in the designated region would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With an emphasis on services within the social sector, businesses able to meet the demands of public procurement frameworks stand to gain enhanced credibility and potential collaboration opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID402878 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID402878 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e056925c-7b48-4308-b56b-fed2edf99633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb44dbb-52bb-4965-b210-b71ea54c4e89
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
£78,798 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,798 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CHINITE RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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