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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-500a7f65-2f11-4bc9-bdda-d6a30bce7219

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3" within the health and social work services category. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. It involved a selective procurement method that called off from a framework agreement, with a tendering period that concluded on 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £46,795.84, commenced on 6th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th May 2030. The award stage has been reached, and the contract was awarded on 5th May 2026 to the supplier CHINITE, a large-scale organisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social work services industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find similar opportunities suitable, given the council's recognition of these entities in their procurement policy. Such contracts can provide steady revenue over an extended period, helping businesses expand their footprint in the public sector market and establish long-term partnerships with local government bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID310085 - Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e41be-208c-4ab1-8282-57c3f2dc548f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,795 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHINITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e41be-208c-4ab1-8282-57c3f2dc548f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e41be-208c-4ab1-8282-57c3f2dc548f
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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