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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5018028 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract opportunity titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5018028 - Lot 2" has been awarded by Darlington Borough Council under the procurement category of health and social work services. Situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, this contract involves a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and will run until 19th October 2029, marking a significant timeline for involved parties. The award notice was published on 12th March 2026, with a total contract value of £69,340.96 awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender offers considerable prospects for business growth particularly for enterprises in the health and social services sector. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable, highlighting the inclusive nature of the opportunity. Given Darlington Borough Council's role as the buyer and the use of a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses with expertise in framework contracting and those capable of delivering sustained homecare services are well-positioned to engage. Moreover, the location in the North East offers regional businesses a promising chance to expand their footprint and contribute to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5018028 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5018028 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-286a0bdb-2cd0-4b1b-a0a1-c26eb281153e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00d2756-f863-4ca2-a0b3-cab082262cee
Current Stage
Award
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
£69,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2029 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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