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Homecare Service Placement - ID193666

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homecare Service Placement - ID193666" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. It falls under the industry category of health and social work services. This contract, valued at £38,648.48, was completed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved through its lifecycle, with the award stage now concluded as of 25th May 2025. The service will commence from 26th May 2025 and run until 25th May 2029, with delivery in the postal code area DL1 5QT. This opportunity was aimed at larger organisations, as indicated by its suitability settings, not specifically accommodating SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender is a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their portfolios by securing long-term partnerships with local councils such as Darlington Borough Council. Large enterprises with the capability to deliver homecare services effectively would find this contract particularly advantageous. Companies that are part of existing frameworks and have experience in handling selective procurement routes would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, thereby facilitating business growth and reinforcing their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID193666

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID193666

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33e36abd-cdd4-4389-bde1-5d9bee3eecc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a76e53-3d5f-4123-89a8-ba730e5539de
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
Not specified
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
£38,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2029 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
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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