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18 Jun 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5001655 - Lot 2", under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This contract is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 27th May 2026 and will run from 28th May 2026 to 27th May 2030. The total contract value is £77,912.64. The project has been awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those that can provide homecare solutions. The procurement was open to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an inclusive approach that favours a range of service providers. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive homecare services within the framework agreement can benefit from the long-term security and financial stability provided by this multi-year contract.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001655 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001655 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e9be473-8f75-44b9-afc7-f2485c93b47f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142bbe80-0df4-42bf-9f32-a5673f41028f
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
£77,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2030 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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