Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID356698 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 May 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has conducted a selective tender process through a call-off from a framework agreement for the provision of homecare services, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID356698 - Lot 2". This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category, primarily servicing the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £50,144.64, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to run until 19th April 2030. The award phase of this procurement was completed, with the contract awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, effective 19th April 2026, and publicly documented on 6th May 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to engage with local government contracts and expand their market presence. Given the nature of this procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, offering them a chance to leverage their expertise and contribute to community health services. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and foster relationships with public sector buyers, potentially leading to more significant opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID356698 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID356698 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47167612-80e1-42ad-aae1-e179006768b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0346c5-c948-47eb-a0d8-dd1b4a285b28
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
£50,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 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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