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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad981a25-729b-4649-9f7a-cc906b84332f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3," which falls under the health and social work services industry category, with the procurement taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award tag, with the contract awarded on 6th April 2026. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and had a contract period that commenced on 7th April 2026, set to run until 6th April 2030. The awarded contract carries a value of £66,859.52.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver homecare services. The process is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), emphasising the potential for niche market entrants to secure government contracts. Large businesses with a solid infrastructure, such as FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, can also benefit significantly by expanding their operations within the contract's location and service domain.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5005520 - Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12788192-b057-400b-a934-0cc3e73e595a |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,859 |
| 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 | FIRSTPOINT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12788192-b057-400b-a934-0cc3e73e595a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12788192-b057-400b-a934-0cc3e73e595a
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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