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Personal Care and Domestic Support for Tenants in Extra Care Housing

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 08:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Personal Care and Domestic Support for Tenants in Extra Care Housing". This process, initiated as a tender, involves providing essential care and support services to adults living in Extra Care housing within the Borough of Darlington. The primary aim is to offer welfare services that cater to the elderly, focusing on personal care, domestic support, and emergency overnight assistance. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030, with a potential extension to 31st March 2034. Businesses interested in participating should note the upcoming Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire due by 14th July 2026. An open procedure procurement method is being employed, ensuring transparency and fairness in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and welfare services sector, especially those experienced in elder care and domestic support. The contract, which surpasses the financial threshold for a typical tender, calls for organisations that can provide comprehensive care solutions tailored to individuals with specific care needs. Firms with a track record in delivering similar services, particularly within a residential care setting, will find themselves well-placed to compete. As the main procurement category is services, organisations that can demonstrate expertise in this area, coupled with robust management of emergency care scenarios, should consider engaging with this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to the community care sector.

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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

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is available via the OPEN etendering portal via the following link https://www.open-uk.org/projects/overview/212a2c44-7934-447e-b2a8-b8ee465453d4 to submit your interest.

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/061026-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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