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Homecare and Support Services

Darlington Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2025 at 10:35

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

16 May 2024 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2024 at 09:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for Homecare and Support Services in the health and social work industry category. The tender includes several lots, each providing specific services within the Borough of Darlington, including prime providers for homecare with guaranteed hours, non-guaranteed hours, specialist support for families with children, supported living, and shared lives. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the award stage as of April 11, 2025. Key dates include the contract signing on December 18, 2024, and the procurement framework value ranges between £50,000,000 and £70,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social support sectors, particularly those that can provide high-quality homecare and specialised support services. Companies with expertise in managing care for children and families, supported living arrangements, and shared lives programmes would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contracts ensure stability and continuity of service over extended periods, fostering long-term growth and development within this essential service area. Large organisations such as Springfield Home Care Services Limited, Lotus Home Care Limited, and several others are among the suppliers engaged in this procurement, indicating the potential for collaboration and expansion in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare and Support Services

Notice Description

Homecare and Support Services Lot 1 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1) Lot 2 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2) Lot 3 - Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington) Lot 4 - Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs Lot 5 - Supported Living Lot 6 - Shared Lives

Lot Information

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1)

Lot 1 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1)

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2)

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2)

Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington)

Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington)

Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs

Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs

Supported Living

Supported Living

Shared Lives

Shared Lives

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

Ascot Care Agency Limited

Avalon Group (Social Care)

Axis Care Group Ltd

Care Line Home Care Limited

Care Line Homecare Limited

Chinite Resourcing Limited

Community Intergrated Care

Creative Support Limited

DCS&D Limited

Dale Care Limited

Dimensions (UK) Limited

Firstpoint Homecare Limited

Inspire Together Limited

Juventa 4 Care Ltd

Lifeways Community Care Limited

Lotus Home Care Limited

Northern Life Care Limited

One Call Care Solutions Limited

Potensial Limited

Royal Mancap Society

Royal Mencap Society

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

Springfield Home Care Services Limited

St Anne's Community Services

St Annes Community Services

The Care and Support Group

The Care and Support Group Ltd

Thera North

Further Information

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