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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID397675"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID397675

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83d4a548-afc2-4d65-b09c-51a934baa699

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID397675," within the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV 85000000). This contract was awarded to FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, a large supplier, with the award notice published on 6th January 2026. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7th December 2025 and will conclude on 6th December 2029. The services provided will occur at the postal code area DL1 5QT, with a total contract value of £31,828.16.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector looking to engage with public services. It underscores the importance of competitive bids under framework agreements, offering sustainability for businesses aligned with the service delivery objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, especially when they can offer innovative healthcare solutions tailored to community needs. The contract location in Darlington also presents localised service opportunities catering to region-specific requirements.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID397675

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc38c12b-d353-4d36-ada3-0ae2cfd94483 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,828 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRSTPOINT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc38c12b-d353-4d36-ada3-0ae2cfd94483

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc38c12b-d353-4d36-ada3-0ae2cfd94483
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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