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Domiciliary Care Placement for ID391382

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, organised by Darlington Borough Council, involved the provision of domiciliary care services with the contract titled "Domiciliary Care Placement for ID391382". This contract, classified under the health and social work services industry, was awarded to Excellence Home Care Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Ferryhill. Situated within the UKC region, specifically Darlington, this procurement falls under the 'light-touch' regime and was concluded below threshold with an unknown method. The contract is in the 'Award' stage as of 22 July 2025 and covers a period from 20 March 2025 to 19 March 2029, with the possibility of extension. The gross value of the contract is £383,229. Key players in this process included Darlington Borough Council, responsible for procurement, and the supplier Excellence Home Care Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector seeking to expand their operations within the UK. Specifically, small to medium enterprises that provide domiciliary care services and possess the resources to manage a contract period extending up to ten years—including potential renewals—would be well-placed to compete. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in the public sector, enhance credibility, and potentially unlock further opportunities with similar government agencies or contracts across the UK.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Placement for ID391382

Notice Description

Provision of a Domiciliary Care Placement for ID391382

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£383,229 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 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

EXCELLENCE HOME CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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