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03 Jul 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement - ID5017557 - Lot 3" under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, categorised in the "Health and social work services" industry, involves services provision in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 21st June 2026, with the contract period extending from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2030. The total contract value is £69,247.36 GBP, and the award has been made to CHINITE RESOURCING LIMITED, a large supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find suitable opportunities within such public contracts, aided by the procurement ecosystem that actively supports these business types. Companies with the capability to deliver quality health and social services in the specified region could benefit from exploring participation in similar future tenders, leveraging the framework agreement model that emphasises efficiency and strategic alignment with public sector demands.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017557 - Lot 3

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017557 - Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eda8623f-b33a-49f0-9df0-33939fc28096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6187a77-8f0e-417b-a255-9d1e79e024d4
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
£69,247 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,247 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2030 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
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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