Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017151

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract, which was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, involves the provision of services in Darlington, with a postal code of DL1 5QT. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 29th August 2025, and the service contract is set to span from 1st September 2025 to 29th August 2029. This process was managed under the 'award' stage, with the award notice published on 16th September 2025.

This opportunity highlights potential growth avenues for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, especially those prepared to engage in framework agreements. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those with social enterprise or voluntary community experience (VCSEs) are encouraged to pursue similar tenders. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the value of £43,195.36, businesses can benefit from financial stability and potential network expansion throughout the North East region by aligning their offerings to the needs and requirements set by local councils like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017151

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017151

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dffa07c-fb0c-4e57-b7db-71babac7f2a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c2ae9b-724d-4e66-a24a-87575a8bdb9f
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
£43,195 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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