---
title: "Supported Living Placement for ID303326"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Supported Living Placement for ID303326

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d67

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Supported Living Placement for ID303326," a public service contract aimed at providing health and social work services. This tender was initiated through an open competition method with a specific focus on sub-central government public authority needs, classified under the 'light touch' regime. The contract was awarded to JABACARE LIMITED, commencing on 22nd May 2026 and set to run until 21st May 2031, with potential extensions up to 2036. The process was marked under the 'award' and 'contract' stages, with the award officially active as of 26th May 2026. Services will be delivered in the UKC region, offering a gross contract value of £312,057.90.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the health and social work industries, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises capable of providing supported living provisions. By engaging with such public service contracts, businesses can expand their portfolios, improve service capabilities, and strengthen regional partnerships. The participation details focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), ensuring a competitive yet fair evaluation process. The suitability criteria permitted VCSEs and SMEs, underpinning inclusive growth in public contract engagements.

## Notice

Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID303326

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract for a period of 5 x 12 months by providing the Contractor with notice in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048811-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,551 |
| Lots value | £248,551 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £312,057 |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JABACARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048811-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 09:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012213-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048811-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012213-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jabacareltd.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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