Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018028 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council focuses on the provision of Homecare Service Placement, specifically ID5018028 - Lot 2, within the health and social work services category. The location for this procurement is the North East of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23rd May 2026. Darlington Borough Council conducted this procurement using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 24th May 2026 to 23rd May 2030, with a total contract value of £65,665.60. All key deadlines have been met, and the procurement is now complete.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate in such procurements due to suitability criteria. Successful businesses can gain significant exposure and growth opportunities by delivering quality services under such public contracts. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, exemplifies the type of established service provider well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018028 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018028 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-415e83f2-8d86-4c3d-a1b2-afd1f1e7c780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3583af65-4c96-4163-8cf3-5a8ded35755b
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
£65,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,665 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 23 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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