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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5004991 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5004991 - Lot 2" under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £36,375.04 and will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2026, and the contract extends from 25 March 2026 until 24 March 2030. The award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, and the process reached the award stage as of 24 March 2026, with official publication on 9 April 2026.

This procurement creates an opportunity for growth in the health and social services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were both considered suitable for this tender. Businesses operating in these sectors can leverage such opportunities to establish long-term service contracts with local government entities. By participating in similar selective procurement processes, companies can increase their portfolio presence in regional service delivery, enhancing their market reputation and financial stability.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5004991 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5004991 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17100c83-72dd-4540-96a3-f029f1d2b19a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ba685a-6b2b-4461-9cc8-8e96850b5ffb
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
£36,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 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
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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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