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title: "Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID258102"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b99"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-01"
---

# Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID258102

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b99

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs" contract. The procurement pertains to the health and social work services category, catering to regions across the United Kingdom. This process, conducted under the direct procurement method, did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The awarding of the contract, which was finalised on 1st May 2025, marks the transition to the active contract stage. The contract is slated to run from 1st May 2025 to 1st May 2029, with possible extensions up to six years. This procurement is part of a "lightTouch" regime, aligning with the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the health and social care sector, particularly for large-scale service providers. With an overall contract value of £5,735,400, the scope involves delivering extensive care services across multiple UK regions. Businesses excelling in comprehensive residential care for vulnerable adults and the elderly, including those with mental health needs, are ideally positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Considering the continuity and potential for contract renewals, providers of scalable and sustained care solutions stand to benefit significantly from this engagement with Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

PROVISION OF OFF FRAMEWORK RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR ADULTS AND OLDER PEOPLE AND OLDER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS FOR ID258102

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,735,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCS CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 14:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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