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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012066 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - Lot 2," conducted by Darlington Borough Council, has reached the award stage. It falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is situated in the North East region of England. The tender was completed with a value of £34,623.68, awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. The contract period is set to commence on 16 April 2026 and will conclude on 15 April 2030. This selective procurement process was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying that the buying organisation utilised pre-established terms and conditions for this specific tender.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health and social care services. Given the nature of the procurement, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to compete, indicating potential advantages for such organisations. Businesses with expertise in homecare services and the capability to deliver high-quality service across a prolonged contract period would find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their market presence in the North East of England. The strategic partnership with Darlington Borough Council also offers an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to establish and enhance their reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012066 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012066 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ae5fc5-42ad-4de3-8072-9067818361eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13025c1c-4aa1-407b-aba5-bc901c3354c6
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
£34,623 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,623 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 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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