Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, involves the provision of off-framework residential care for adults and older people, as well as those with mental health needs, identified as ID397042. This procurement falls under the services category and utilizes a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, as specified in the "lightTouch" regime. The process is complete, with the contract awarded to Bondcare Willington. The contract commenced on 7th April 2026 and is set to potentially extend until 6th April 2036. The main industry category is health and social work services, with the procurement location in the region coded UKC, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing specialised care to adults and older people, including individuals with mental health needs. Large enterprises experienced in care services, similar to Bondcare Willington, would be well-suited to compete in similar undertakings. The potential for contract renewal offers companies a stable business growth trajectory through long-term engagement with a public authority such as Darlington Borough Council. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their presence in the health and social services sector.

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Notice Title

Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042

Notice Description

Provision of Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bde2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060203-2026
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
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
£489,991 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2032 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

BONDCARE WILLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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