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Homecare Service Placement - ID5020057 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5020057 - Lot 2" was managed by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Care Line Homecare Limited on 26th May 2026. The contract, valued at £66,859.52, will span from 27th May 2026 to 26th May 2030. The procurement method was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, which underscores the structured and pre-qualified nature of this procurement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 26th May 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for such services, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses located within the North East or those able to efficiently operate in this area will find this contract advantageous in expanding their service operations and solidifying their presence in the local healthcare service market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5020057 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5020057 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe78e10-35f1-4680-b01b-1eff5edb1aef
Current Stage
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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
£66,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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