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Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID415250

Darlington Borough Council

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29 Sep 2026 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council commissioned residential care for adults and older people, including older people with mental health needs. The service is provided in the Darlington area. The procurement is for health and social care services, rather than goods or construction work. The requirement is described as off-framework residential care for a specific identified need, covering both adults and older people; the published scope does not provide further detail about care arrangements or service delivery.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Darlington Borough Council awarded the work directly without competition, using a below-threshold route. ARA CARE BENFIELD HALL LIMITED was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 1 August 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2034. Its stated value is £239,823.14 including VAT. The procurement was divided into one lot. The published information does not set out an evaluation basis or eligibility conditions.

For care providers, this award shows Darlington Borough Council buys residential care for adults and older people, including older people with mental health needs, for delivery in the Darlington area. The selected provider is a care business, indicating that relevant residential-care service capability is central to the requirement. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work when this contract period ends would need to demonstrate that they can provide suitable residential care for these groups in the local area. The procurement was made directly without competition, so this award does not show a competitive scoring model or specified accreditation requirements. It is evidence of a council requirement for a defined residential care service, rather than a broader health or social care opportunity.»

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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 ID415250

Notice Description

Provision of Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID415250

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091910-2026
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
£239,823 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 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

ARA CARE BENFIELD HALL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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