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Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID258102

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs" contract. The procurement pertains to the health and social work services category, catering to regions across the United Kingdom. This process, conducted under the direct procurement method, did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The awarding of the contract, which was finalised on 1st May 2025, marks the transition to the active contract stage. The contract is slated to run from 1st May 2025 to 1st May 2029, with possible extensions up to six years. This procurement is part of a "lightTouch" regime, aligning with the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the health and social care sector, particularly for large-scale service providers. With an overall contract value of £5,735,400, the scope involves delivering extensive care services across multiple UK regions. Businesses excelling in comprehensive residential care for vulnerable adults and the elderly, including those with mental health needs, are ideally positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Considering the continuity and potential for contract renewals, providers of scalable and sustained care solutions stand to benefit significantly from this engagement with Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID258102

Notice Description

PROVISION OF OFF FRAMEWORK RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR ADULTS AND OLDER PEOPLE AND OLDER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS FOR ID258102

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£5,735,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@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

WCS CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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