Planning

Personal Care and Domestic Support for Tenants in Extra Care Housing

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Personal Care and Domestic Support for Tenants in Extra Care Housing". This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method identified as an open procedure. The procurement focuses on delivering welfare services for the elderly within the Darlington region (UKC13). Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, the contract period is planned to extend until 31st March 2030, with a potential maximum extension to 31st March 2034. Interested parties should anticipate further communication, with a future notice expected by 3rd August 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in care and domestic support services, particularly those with expertise in welfare services for the elderly. Firms that can provide comprehensive care solutions, including personal care, domestic support, and emergency overnight support, will find this contract appealing. Businesses familiar with working within the public sector or those aiming to expand into this area will benefit from engaging with an established public authority such as Darlington Borough Council. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent procurement process, enabling firms to showcase their capabilities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Care and Domestic Support for Tenants in Extra Care Housing

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of care and support for adults who live in an Extra Care setting within the Borough of Darlington. The Services provided under this Agreement shall be available to Individuals who live in Extra Care housing who meet the Council's eligibility criteria for funding. There are two elements to the Service within this Specification, these are; * care and support - this is support delivered to Individuals eligible to services under Fair Access to Care across the groups identified including personal care, domestic support and any other activity agreed to meet the Individual's outcomes. * Overnight support that may be required in response to an emergency call for assistance from those individuals living in the Extra Care schemes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046101-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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