---
title: "Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bde2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-26"
---

# Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bde2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, involves the provision of off-framework residential care for adults and older people, as well as those with mental health needs, identified as ID397042. This procurement falls under the services category and utilizes a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, as specified in the "lightTouch" regime. The process is complete, with the contract awarded to Bondcare Willington. The contract commenced on 7th April 2026 and is set to potentially extend until 6th April 2036. The main industry category is health and social work services, with the procurement location in the region coded UKC, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing specialised care to adults and older people, including individuals with mental health needs. Large enterprises experienced in care services, similar to Bondcare Willington, would be well-suited to compete in similar undertakings. The potential for contract renewal offers companies a stable business growth trajectory through long-term engagement with a public authority such as Darlington Borough Council. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their presence in the health and social services sector.

## Notice

Provision of Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID397042

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060203-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £489,991 |

## 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 | BONDCARE WILLINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060203-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060203-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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