Supported Living Placement ID 360433

The procurement process for the Supported Living Placement ID 360433 in the Borough of Darlington has been completed, with Darlington Borough Council acting as the buying organisation. This process was conducted through an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime, indicating a focused procurement for services, specifically within the health and social work services industry. The procurement journey began with a planning stage in May 2025 and progressed through various stages such as tender and award, resulting in a contract with EXCELLENCE HOME CARE LTD, an SME, starting from 1st September 2025, with an option to extend for five additional years beyond the initial end date of 31st August 2030.

The associated gross contract value is approximately £4,784,887.80, covering services across multiple regions within the UK, including UKC13 where Darlington is situated. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on health and social work services, providing room for growth and expansion in supported living placements. The open procedure indicates that a diverse range of potential suppliers had the opportunity to bid, with the procurement being particularly welcoming to SMEs.

Businesses that can offer competitively priced yet high-quality health and social care services, tailored to meet light touch contract requirements, stand a good chance in similar future tenders. The successful engagement of EXCELLENCE HOME CARE LTD, a small enterprise, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts within this procurement scope, fostering economic growth and diversification in the public service sector.