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Domiciliary Care Placement ID: 303877

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Darlington Borough Council involves the provision of a domiciliary care placement, specifically designated as ID: 303877. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is being conducted for the UKC region. The tender itself is at the award stage, having commenced on 3rd June 2025 and is slated for completion by 2nd June 2029, with possibilities of extension up to 2 x 3 years. The contract was awarded to HMW Care Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Stockton-On-Tees. The procurement method is classified as below threshold with special light-touch regime, ensuring a streamlined process for the contracting parties.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialised in health and social work services. SMEs in this field, looking to expand their reach within sub-central government contracts, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Over its duration, businesses will have the chance to solidify their presence within the Darlington area, building strong local partnerships and enhancing service offerings to meet local needs. Additionally, due to its potential renewals, organisations involved can look forward to long-term stability and continued engagement with the council, ensuring sustained growth through reliable revenue streams in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Placement ID: 303877

Notice Description

Provision for a Domiciliary Care Placement ID: 303877

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05692d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044323-2025
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
£417,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 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

HMW CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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