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Homecare Service Placement - ID5018485

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5018485" under the health and social work services industry category. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, now in the award stage, pertains to services provided in the vicinity of Darlington, England, specifically postcode DL1 5QT. The contract, valued at £63,656.32, started on 1st September 2025 and will run until 30th August 2029, marking a four-year period for fulfilment. The contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, as of 30th August 2025.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for entities involved in the health and social care sectors. The procurement was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering ample scope for such businesses to bolster their market presence and service offerings. Companies with expertise in providing homecare services and the capability to manage extended contract periods would have found this opportunity highly suitable to expand their portfolio and engage in a long-term service supply agreement.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018485

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018485

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04950516-c613-4013-901b-f087d9edc8e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a802df-26e7-4508-9b35-bbf78bfc3f6f
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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