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Domiciliary Care Placement - ID359767

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a domiciliary care placement under the title "Domiciliary Care Placement - ID359767". The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, and is located in the UKC region, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition" under a light-touch regime, and the awarded contract was signed on 3rd September 2023. The contract has a status of 'active' from 3rd September 2025, extending until 2nd September 2031, with potential renewal periods totalling an additional 48 months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in domiciliary care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Care Matters, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, provided they can offer tailored, reliable, and quality care services. As the contract was awarded without competition due to its value falling below the threshold, enterprises with existing relationships with sub-central authorities, like public authorities, stand to benefit by demonstrating proven capability and compliance with necessary legislative frameworks.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Placement - ID359767

Notice Description

Provision of a Domiciliary Care Placement for ID359767

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072821-2025
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
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
£49,261 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2031 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARE MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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