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title: "PB2023-01398 - Adult Home Care Placement - ID5011094"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# PB2023-01398 - Adult Home Care Placement - ID5011094

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14df64a3-776c-4fb5-9012-8d17c7c43611

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2023-01398 - Adult Home Care Placement - ID5011094" contract in the Health and Social Work Services category. This contract involves the provision of home care services by an off-framework provider. The awarded supplier is Blossom Home Care, and the contract value is £332,277.79. The contract period starts on 2 April 2024 and ends on 1 April 2028. This procurement was conducted via a direct award method, and the procurement stage is marked as 'Award'. Key timelines include the end of the tender period on 30 March 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering quality home care. Although this direct award has been granted to Blossom Home Care, understanding such procurement activities can help similar providers prepare for future opportunities by refining their service offerings and ensuring compliance with procurement requirements. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar tenders typically have robust service delivery capabilities, relevant experience in adult home care, and the ability to meet the standards expected by local authorities such as Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Retrospective - Home care provision for off framework provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010ca39d-d77d-49ec-ad5f-6832f480eb73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,277 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,277 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOSSOM HOME CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010ca39d-d77d-49ec-ad5f-6832f480eb73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010ca39d-d77d-49ec-ad5f-6832f480eb73
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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