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Homecare Service Placement - ID 296982 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homecare Service Placement - ID 296982 - Lot 2" has been completed under the selective tender procedure, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation, Darlington Borough Council, seeks to fulfil health and social work service needs in the North East, United Kingdom. The award phase of this procurement process concluded with the contract period starting from 20 February 2026 through to 19 February 2030. Key dates include the award date of 19 February 2026, with the contract valued at £31,828.16.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to deliver homecare services. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises with a strong local presence in the North East may find this contract particularly advantageous. Businesses looking to expand in the region could leverage their capabilities to meet the buyer's requirements while capitalising on the stable contract period offered by this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 296982 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 296982 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fb65e0a-d8be-45ae-a7d3-9efff0046028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfb1329-c9fb-41fb-a47d-8a61fbc3e759
Current Stage
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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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 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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