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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7814580c-600e-461e-b963-54706a5e0010"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7814580c-600e-461e-b963-54706a5e0010

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, focused on a "Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5" in the health and social work services industry. Located in the North East of England, this contract falls under a service category and was procured via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached its conclusion with the award, as the status is complete. The full procurement period started on 23rd March 2026 and will end on 22nd March 2030. The tender award, valued at £130,569.92, was officially made on 22nd March 2026, highlighting the significance of timely service provision in this sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises, given its alignment with the suitability criteria. With a contract value of over £130k, businesses specialising in health and social care services and those capable of operating in the North East region would find this contract particularly attractive. The awarded supplier, Potens, a large company, exemplifies the scale of business that could thrive in delivering quality service through this framework agreement. Entering such contracts can provide businesses with opportunities to establish a foothold in public-sector healthcare services, a sector of ongoing demand and expansion.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 284543 - Lot 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a9614-606a-49a9-9c1f-bba885e74cc3 |
| 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 | £130,569 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,569 |
| 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 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a9614-606a-49a9-9c1f-bba885e74cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a9614-606a-49a9-9c1f-bba885e74cc3
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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