Supply, Delivery and Stock Management of Materials for Services across the Council
Darlington Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
10 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The contract will provide for the supply and delivery of materials to support operational requirements across the Borough of Darlington. Delivery arrangements will comprise a combination of: Direct deliveries to multiple Council locations within the Borough; and Collections by the Council from the Contractor's premises, which must be located within a 5-mile radius of DL1 4QB.
The contract will be structured into 10 distinct lots to promote flexibility, encourage supplier participation, and ensure the efficient provision of a wide range of materials. Further details regarding scope and requirements will be set out in the forthcoming pre-market engagement documentation.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED
25 contracts wonlatest 28 Sept 2026ends 27 Sept 2030£2m
total awarded
- 2
CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED
17 contracts wonlatest 29 Sept 2026ends 29 Sept 2030£938,858
total awarded
- 3
North East Autism Society
6 contracts wonlatest 8 Dec 2025 - 4
ROC SOLID
£364,082
total awarded
- 5
CHINITE RESOURCING LIMITED
4 contracts wonlatest 15 Sept 2026ends 14 Sept 2030£306,109
total awarded
SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Darlington Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
10 July 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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