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Supported Living Placement for ID352576

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Supported Living Placement for ID352576" under the services category, specifically in health and social work services. The process, which utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, is managed by the Public Authority – Sub-Central Government. The contract location is within the UKC region in the United Kingdom. Notably, the procurement reached the award stage on 17th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 17th February 2025 and extending through to 16th February 2029, with potential renewal options available up to 2035. The contract, valued at GBP 398,683.30, was awarded to Home Group Limited.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in supported living services, to enhance their market presence by partnering with local government bodies. Organisations that can offer tailored, innovative solutions for supported living placements would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities. With a clear market demand facilitated by the council's procurement, businesses geared towards delivering quality care services can expect potential growth by responding to similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Placement for ID352576

Notice Description

Provision of Supported Living Placement for ID352576

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e262
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074359-2025
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
£398,683 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 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

HOME GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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