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Homecare Service Placement - ID132422

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a tender process for a homecare service placement, classified under health and social work services, with the procurement ID132422. This procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the services category and specifically pertains to selective procurement methods. The service location is Darlington, England, with a postal code of DL1 5QT. The award was made to Inspire Together Limited, and the contract is valued at £45,468.80, spanning from 14th June 2025 to 13th June 2029. Key dates include the tender period's end on 13th June 2025 and the award publishing on 16th September 2025. The tender phase was completed, and it moved to the award phase as indicated by its status.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those structured as SMEs or VCSEs, reflecting the suitability outlined in the tender requirements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality homecare services in adherence to framework agreements might find lucrative opportunities in such procurement processes. The focus on a selective procurement method could favour enterprises that are well-integrated within existing frameworks and those with relevant local expertise in Darlington. This contract duration of four years allows for stable business planning and potential for long-term growth in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID132422

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID132422

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf47eea-2190-4cbd-b7e3-ea02cbf02923
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd505fe4-209e-48f3-81c2-f9116577564e
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
£45,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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