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Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391" has been completed and was conducted by Darlington Borough Council. This direct award contract, identified as PB2025-00217, falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is located in the North East of England (UKC13). The procurement process adhered to a "light touch" regime and was executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £31,127.60 (GBP), was officially signed on 10th November 2025 and is set to run until 9th November 2031, with potential extensions totalling up to an additional four years.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in domiciliary care. SMEs, like the awarded supplier David Smith & Michelle Smith operating as Moorlands Care, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts due to their agility and specialised focus, enabling them to meet specific local authority needs. Business growth can be stimulated through sustained engagement with public sector buyers, reinforcing a company's market presence and fostering long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391

Notice Description

Provision of a Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006048-2026
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
£31,127 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 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
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

DAVID SMITH & MICHELLE SMITH AS MOORLANDS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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