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Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2", focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, valued at £66,859.52, employed a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 22 May 2026 to 21 May 2030. The award of the contract was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, and the process has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract notice published on 28 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of homecare services, particularly those with established frameworks or capabilities in the health and social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this area, given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this long-term contract could facilitate business growth, enhance a service provider's portfolio, and strengthen their position within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d85993a-2801-4507-aa29-7be7ee2325a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e6e770-038d-4332-8ee2-416cf2af1f57
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
£66,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 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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