Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID179598 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2026 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID179598 - Lot 2", marking the completion stage in the procurement process. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, with services to be delivered in the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its award stage with the contract period set from 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2030. The award was made on 29 April 2026 and published on 7 May 2026, involving a contract value of £150,433.92.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services. The procurement process encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a strategic focus on inclusive business growth. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, especially those familiar with call-off contracts from framework agreements, would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service reach in the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID179598 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID179598 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ab4329b-542e-480d-a800-48ac34fa6d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2cd857e-68e1-4335-9581-36a535aa0f27
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
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2030 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
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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