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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID409926"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa9d6bdb-70e4-434e-a8f6-1f62bd4fe4e1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID409926

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa9d6bdb-70e4-434e-a8f6-1f62bd4fe4e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID409926," led by Darlington Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on the health and social work services category under CPV code 85000000, with a substantial value of £89,544. The services are to be delivered in Darlington, England (postcode DL1 5QT), and the procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award publication date on 16th September 2025, with the awarded contract period running from 27th March 2025 to 26th March 2029. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It offers a stable four-year contract, which can drive significant growth and provide a predictable revenue stream. The procurement's selective nature, involving a framework agreement, allows businesses already on this framework a targeted chance to enhance their service portfolio by partnering with a respected local authority like Darlington Borough Council. Organisations positioned to deliver high-quality homecare services would be well-suited to engage with such opportunities.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID409926

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a9dab9-214e-4db5-8256-33cf4e716aeb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,544 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,544 |
| 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 HOMECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a9dab9-214e-4db5-8256-33cf4e716aeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a9dab9-214e-4db5-8256-33cf4e716aeb
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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