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Homecare Service Placement - ID5009628 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5009628 - Lot 2" contract was conducted by Darlington Borough Council under the health and social work services category. The location for service delivery is the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process progressed to the award stage on 31st March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and continuing until 31st March 2030. The total value of the contract is £51,338.56 GBP.

Businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in homecare services, may find opportunities for growth through involvement in similar contracts. This tender highlights prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability provisions outlined. The successful supplier for this contract, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, exemplifies how businesses in this domain can secure new opportunities through structured procurement processes with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5009628 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5009628 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3384affa-7eea-4d82-b9eb-72b8a9bb2581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6cbf0e1-d872-436c-be6d-0064ecc13d01
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
£51,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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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