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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf36ebf1-6ea4-4ec6-9ed1-cbda3e11c7c7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, a key local government entity in England, has completed a public procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3," focusing on health and social work services. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom with a contract value of £142,076.48. The process moved from the tender stage to award, culminating on 22nd March 2026, with the contract extending from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those capable of fulfilling contract requirements in the North East. Given the support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories are well-positioned to benefit. The established framework agreement and the significant contract duration underscore the potential for sustained business growth within this sector. DCS&D LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, has been identified as the successful supplier, highlighting the competitive nature of such procurement processes.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5009342 - Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e0719c-367e-4fe4-9466-29fc15dfcd96 |
| 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 | 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 | £142,076 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,076 |
| 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 | DCS&D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e0719c-367e-4fe4-9466-29fc15dfcd96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e0719c-367e-4fe4-9466-29fc15dfcd96
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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