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Homecare Service Placement - ID192908

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for homecare service placement as part of the health and social work services category. The procurement process involves a call-off from a framework agreement, thus following a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £47,742.24, covers the period from 20th June 2025 to 19th June 2029, with the service to be delivered in Darlington (postal code DL1 5QT). The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the award having been made on 19th June 2025 and published on 15th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in healthcare and homecare services. Given the scale and scope of the procurement, businesses capable of delivering long-term, quality care services stand to benefit. The contract with Darlington Borough Council offers a stable, multi-year engagement for an organisation skilled in managing homecare services, providing ongoing and substantial work through 2029.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID192908

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID192908

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2569c58b-3357-45cf-9073-d1f3ff6204a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d299938-a835-4d0b-bb02-e123a6c581b6
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 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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