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Homecare Service Placement - ID5010267

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5010267" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services within the region of Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th November 2025, and was subsequently published on 6th January 2026. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value was £31,828.16, and the contract period commenced on 7th November 2025 and will conclude on 6th November 2029. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, offering substantial engagement over four years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth for companies involved in health and social care services. Given its selective procurement method and the call-off nature from a framework, it is ideally suited for well-established businesses, especially those with the capacity to manage long-term service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly recognised as suitable candidates, allowing diverse organisations to compete effectively. This contract offers a stable revenue stream over the four-year term, with Darlington Borough Council acting as a reliable buying organisation, which could enhance the service provider's portfolio and local reputation.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010267

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010267

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38d4c109-5bf0-429e-8b32-a8c150e6f9ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e341a27f-43a0-48aa-9ae3-d5cc0cdb1f2b
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 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
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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
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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