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Homecare Service Placement - ID303566

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID303566," valued at GBP 56,836. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The associated tender was published with its award status on 10th September 2025, following an active award status dated 8th April 2025. The contract period for this service spans from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2029, and it is geographically centred in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work sector seeking to enhance their portfolio and expand services. With a focus on homecare service delivery, this contract is an attractive proposition for both SMEs and larger entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities within this framework, benefiting from the comprehensive service delivery terms outlined by the framework agreement. The successful supplier for this contract is Care Line Homecare Limited, indicating the scope for growth and diversification in similar regional contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID303566

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID303566

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02a7d6e4-9975-472a-8db8-8b8b6a9c2d28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04a1a8a-21de-44b8-98b1-db4260824608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,836 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE LINE HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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