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Homecare Service Placement - ID5003780 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5003780 - Lot 2" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This process, designated under the CPV classification "85000000," reached the award stage, with the award being made active on 1st May 2026. The tender utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £83,574.40. The contract period is scheduled from 2nd May 2026 to 1st May 2030, marking a significant long-term engagement for the selected supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of meeting long-term service commitments. The procurement is suitably positioned for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and socially oriented enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging participation from a diverse range of service providers. With Darlington Borough Council as the buyer and a commitment to detailed service delivery under a structured framework, capable suppliers can leverage this contract to expand their reach and solidify their service provision in the region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5003780 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5003780 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d84c7b0-70b4-410e-aeaf-651aa6e65b67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa90210d-6122-4850-9bcd-bb81e5b4fa66
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
£83,574 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 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
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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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