AwardedAwarded 29 October 2026
Direct Payment Support Service
Darlington Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Darlington Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Darlington Association on Disability on 29 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £726,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Darlington Borough Council wishes to appoint a single Contractor for the provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to meet the information, advice and support needs of individuals living within the Borough of Darlington who have been assessed to have unmet eligible needs under The Care Act 2014, or are transferring from commissioned support and identified needs can be met with a Direct Payment.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Association on Disability 8 bids received | £660,000 | Awarded 29 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 012741-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 072164-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 103988-2026
About the buyer
Darlington Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
149Awards
111Suppliers it has used most for care
- Care Line Homecare Limited13 contracts
- Springfield Home Care Services Limited9 contracts
- Darlington Association on Disability4 contracts
- Ara Care Benfield Hall Limited3 contracts
- Roc Solid2 contracts
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From notice 012741-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.