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title: "Homecare and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0455f8"
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# Homecare and Support Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0455f8

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for Homecare and Support Services in the health and social work industry category. The tender includes several lots, each providing specific services within the Borough of Darlington, including prime providers for homecare with guaranteed hours, non-guaranteed hours, specialist support for families with children, supported living, and shared lives. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the award stage as of April 11, 2025. Key dates include the contract signing on December 18, 2024, and the procurement framework value ranges between £50,000,000 and £70,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social support sectors, particularly those that can provide high-quality homecare and specialised support services. Companies with expertise in managing care for children and families, supported living arrangements, and shared lives programmes would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contracts ensure stability and continuity of service over extended periods, fostering long-term growth and development within this essential service area. Large organisations such as Springfield Home Care Services Limited, Lotus Home Care Limited, and several others are among the suppliers engaged in this procurement, indicating the potential for collaboration and expansion in the industry.

## Notice

Homecare and Support Services Lot 1 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1) Lot 2 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2) Lot 3 - Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington) Lot 4 - Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs Lot 5 - Supported Living Lot 6 - Shared Lives

### Lot Information

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1)

Lot 1 - Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 1)

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2)

Homecare Service Prime Provider (Guaranteed Hours for Zone 2)

Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington)

Homecare Service (Non-Guaranteed Hours in the Borough of Darlington)

Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs

Specialist Support for Families with Children and Children with Regulated Care Needs

Supported Living

Supported Living

Shared Lives

Shared Lives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | 27 |
| Supplier names | ASCOT CARE AGENCY; AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE; AXIS CARE GROUP; CARE LINE HOME CARE; CARE LINE HOMECARE; CHINITE RESOURCING; COMMUNITY INTERGRATED CARE; CREATIVE SUPPORT; DALE CARE; DCS&D; DIMENSIONS (UK; FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE; INSPIRE TOGETHER; JUVENTA 4 CARE; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; LOTUS HOME CARE; NORTHERN LIFE CARE; ONE CALL CARE SOLUTIONS; POTENSIAL; ROYAL MANCAP SOCIETY; ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY; SAINT JOHN OF GOD HOSPITALLER SERVICES; SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES; ST ANNE'S COMMUNITY SERVICES; ST ANNES COMMUNITY SERVICES; THE CARE AND SUPPORT GROUP; THERA NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2025
- 16 May 2024 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015596-2024
- 30 Apr 2024 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013828-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8218e357-f002-ef11-812a-005056b64545

## Provenance

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