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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0058e67-5abe-45f2-bfd1-f3cb8323141b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This process, under the health and social work services category, concluded at the award stage on 9th April 2026. The contract, valued at £128,943.36, was awarded to Heritage Healthcare Limited, a large-scale supplier. It was a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2030, serving the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 22nd March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering extensive homecare solutions. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs suggests that smaller, community-focused enterprises have a competitive chance of winning similar contracts in future procurement processes. Organisations with expertise in managing framework agreements and delivering long-term regional services stand to benefit substantially from engaging with such tenders. The local focus and substantial contract length further enhance the potential for sustainable business growth and community impact in the North East region.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009342 - Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758152c1-b138-4675-87ca-19d5fa643995 |
| 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 | 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 | £128,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,943 |
| 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 | HERITAGE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758152c1-b138-4675-87ca-19d5fa643995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758152c1-b138-4675-87ca-19d5fa643995
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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