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title: "T2013/78/PE PB2023-01187 Personal care and domestic support for people in Extra Care housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426e0"
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# T2013/78/PE PB2023-01187 Personal care and domestic support for people in Extra Care housing

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426e0

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "T2013/78/PE PB2023-01187 Personal care and domestic support for people in Extra Care housing", classified under the Health and Social Work Services category. This service contract is to provide care and support for adults in Extra Care housing within the Borough of Darlington, comprising personal care, domestic support, and overnight emergency assistance. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication due to the existing service's satisfactory performance, necessitating time for a contract review. The contract was awarded to Making Space on 16 January 2025, following a bid range of £15,050,000 to £15,225,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, especially those providing comprehensive and responsive care services. Companies large and small can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. Particularly, businesses specialising in elderly care and support, emergency care services, and integrated domestic assistance will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and service offerings, creating avenues for sustainable growth and enhanced service delivery within the regional community.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of care and support for adults who live in an Extra Care setting within the Borough of Darlington There are two elements to the Service: 1) Care and support services - delivered to those eligible for services under Fair Access to Care under the categories identified in the tender specification. Services include personal care, domestic support and any other activity as agreed in order to meet the individual's outcomes. 2) Overnight support service - which may be required in response to an emergency call for assistance from those living in the Extra Care schemes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of care and support for adults who live in an Extra Care setting within the Borough of Darlington There are two elements to the Service: 1) Care and support services - delivered to those eligible for services under Fair Access to Care under the categories identified in the tender specification. Services include personal care, domestic support and any other activity as agreed in order to meet the individual's outcomes. 2) Overnight support service - which may be required in response to an emergency call for assistance from those living in the Extra Care schemes.

### Procurement Information

The current service is still performing well and additional time is required to undertake a contract review/full re-procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001441-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKING SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001441-2025
- 19 Dec 2023 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037298-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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