Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5017378 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council for the provision of homecare services under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5017378 - Lot 2". Classified in the health and social work services industry, this contract relates to services delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the successful award being published on 9th April 2026. The contract period spans from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2030. With a total value of GBP 32,235.84, the procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-term service requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were eligible to apply, although the award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. Businesses with expertise in delivering efficient and high-quality homecare services in the North East region will find prospects for growth and expansion through participation in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5017378 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5017378 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07c295ed-1c1d-426d-8862-c9c51f022ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902ec2e2-06c2-4a9d-ab52-43ecec19da9d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£32,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC North East (England)
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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