---
title: "Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cfc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cfc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391" has been completed and was conducted by Darlington Borough Council. This direct award contract, identified as PB2025-00217, falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is located in the North East of England (UKC13). The procurement process adhered to a "light touch" regime and was executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £31,127.60 (GBP), was officially signed on 10th November 2025 and is set to run until 9th November 2031, with potential extensions totalling up to an additional four years.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in domiciliary care. SMEs, like the awarded supplier David Smith & Michelle Smith operating as Moorlands Care, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts due to their agility and specialised focus, enabling them to meet specific local authority needs. Business growth can be stimulated through sustained engagement with public sector buyers, reinforcing a company's market presence and fostering long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5018391

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006048-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,127 |

## 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 | DAVID SMITH & MICHELLE SMITH AS MOORLANDS CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 09:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006048-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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