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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005568 - Lot 5"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005568 - Lot 5

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707395a6-601d-4ffd-bf0e-222b3387f4be

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## Summary

The contracting process involves Darlington Borough Council as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005568 - Lot 5" in the industry category of health and social work services (CPV 85000000). This procurement process is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement uses a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process is marked as complete. Key dates include the tender period end date on 22nd March 2026, and the contract period from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2030. The award was made active on 22nd March 2026, with the contract subsequently published on 9th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the health and social services sector. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its specific focus and the procurement approach. The contract, valued at £47,941.92, was awarded to Potens, a large supplier. Such contracts can enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with local governments, enhancing their profile in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005568 - Lot 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60456149-085f-4e09-9dfa-93379c5201c5 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,941 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,941 |
| 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 | POTENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60456149-085f-4e09-9dfa-93379c5201c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60456149-085f-4e09-9dfa-93379c5201c5
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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