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Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID361723

Darlington Borough Council

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10 Sep 2026 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council commissioned off-framework residential care services for adults and older people, including older people with mental health needs. The requirement is for health and social care provision supporting identified individuals under the Council’s care arrangements. Services are delivered in the Darlington and County Durham area. This is a services contract rather than a supply or construction opportunity, and falls within the health and social work services category. The Council is the public-sector buyer and the requirement covers one service lot. The scope is therefore relevant to residential care providers with suitable accommodation, trained care staff and the ability to support adults and older people, including people with mental health needs, within the local area.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Sanctuary Care Limited. Darlington Borough Council used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and runs from 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2032. The gross contract value is £469,896.10 including VAT. The Council may extend the contract by up to four further periods of 12 months, taking the maximum possible end date to 23 August 2036. Sanctuary Care Limited is the sole awarded supplier for the single lot. The award is active and the contract is active. The published information identifies the requirement and route to market, but does not set out an evaluated competitive award basis.

This award indicates demand from Darlington Borough Council for residential care placements for adults and older people, including people with mental health needs, at a substantial multi-year scale. A credible future provider would need suitable residential care facilities in or serving the Darlington and County Durham area, experienced staff and the operational capacity to support older people and adults with potentially complex care or mental health requirements. Providers should also be able to work within Council care arrangements, maintain safe and suitable accommodation, and demonstrate reliable delivery over a long contract lifecycle. Sanctuary Care Limited’s selection through a direct, below-threshold route shows that the buyer can source specific placements outside its standard framework where an appropriate specialist provider is identified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID361723

Notice Description

Provision of Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID361723

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f730
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£469,896 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Sanctuary Care

Further Information

Notice Documents

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