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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID357691 - Lot 3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID357691 - Lot 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c82b01c2-8b46-48f3-9ddf-16a870699356

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID357691 - Lot 3" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, now in the award stage, utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process concluded its tender period on 23rd April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 24th April 2026 to 23rd April 2030. This opportunity, valued at £50,144.64, presents significant potential within its industry category, fulfilling vital community service needs while supporting the growth strategies of partnering entities.

Businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those classified as SMEs or with a focus on social value, would find this tender appealing due to its alignment with the procurement’s suitability requirements. The awarded supplier, FIRSTPOINT HEALTH LIMITED, demonstrates the project's scalability for large organisations as well. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth through long-term community service delivery, primarily benefiting businesses equipped to provide quality, region-specific homecare solutions and engage effectively with public bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID357691 - Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f7f719-4509-45d3-ab5c-b578a29ada85 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,144 |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f7f719-4509-45d3-ab5c-b578a29ada85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f7f719-4509-45d3-ab5c-b578a29ada85
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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