Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the "Homecare Service Placement" procurement process, classified under health and social work services, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender was initiated through a selective call-off from a framework agreement and reached the award stage, with the contract active starting from 19 January 2026 until 18 January 2030. The procurement process was aimed at providing services, with a contract value of £63,656.32. Darlington Borough Council, located in England, acted as the buying organisation, and the successful supplier was CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services that meet the requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is ideally suited for those able to provide consistent service over a four-year period within the region specified. It offers a promising avenue for growth and partnership with local government, allowing suppliers to leverage their expertise in long-term care service provision. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for established healthcare providers looking to expand their regional footprint and engage in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-451f42bd-895e-4da3-9af1-bb02fa4a4fa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfeba0b-dd7f-4870-a741-d88a2c5d1e32
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 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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