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Homecare Service Placement - ID194809

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). This selective tender was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key activities taking place in Darlington, England. The tender period ended on 7th December 2025, with the contract active from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2029. The award, valued at £38,648.48, was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. The procurement reached the award stage on 7th December 2025, and details were published on 6th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in health and social work services. The focus on a framework agreement indicates an emphasis on reliable and pre-qualified service providers, suggesting that SMEs and VCSEs with relevant capabilities could benefit from similar future procurements. Companies that excel in delivering homecare services and can operate at scale will find opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID194809

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID194809

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c64a963-422c-46db-9b43-8c151d7913c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11d350e-9689-4d98-bb21-924c0a6c9602
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
£38,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2029 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
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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