Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012121 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a selective procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5012121 - Lot 2", focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £62,083.84, targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the framework agreement call-off type and has moved to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 20th April 2026 and concluding on 19th April 2030. The award was published on 6th May 2026, following its activation on 19th April 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for those operating within the health and social work sector. The procurement process was designed to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for a diverse range of businesses. With the contract awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, businesses engaging in large-scale homecare services will find this an ideal model for competitive participation in future opportunities initiated by Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012121 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012121 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34a7ded5-03d1-4d1b-a3c3-420ccc221d7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983869a2-5f0d-4eff-abdf-f82e8fd8789f
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
£62,083 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,083 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 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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