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Homecare Service Placement - ID315541

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the contracting process for a homecare service placement under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID315541," classified in the health and social work services industry (CPV code 85000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England, the contract commenced on 28th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 27th November 2029. The award, valued at £40,921.92, was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, with the award status marked as active as of 27th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering homecare solutions. The contract’s alignment with Darlington Borough Council’s framework suggests that companies familiar with public sector procurement processes and those possessing the necessary organisational scale could benefit significantly. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, indicating a diverse range of business growth potential aligned with sector capabilities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID315541

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID315541

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40dd4e27-0754-4d3f-9c15-5e1ec6f06e4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b7bb08-7bb6-47d7-9279-be4c5026505f
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
£40,921 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 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
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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