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Homecare Service Placement - ID187727

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council conducted a public procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID187727", focusing on the delivery of health and social work services. The buying organization, located in Darlington, England, carried out this procurement through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £70,476.64, commenced on 9th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 8th April 2029. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase as of the latest update on 10th September 2025, highlighting that the process has been completed with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED being awarded the contract. The services are to be delivered in the postal area of DL1 5QT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could be particularly well-suited for such selective procurement opportunities. The four-year contract period provides stability and a potential revenue stream for the awarded supplier, allowing them to expand their service offerings while aiding the local community in Darlington. Companies with the capacity to meet the contract’s requirements and deliver quality homecare services would find this opportunity highly beneficial for long-term strategic development.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID187727

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID187727

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47609dc2-4f38-44d1-8f49-2ce2da66445b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde1fd7c-163a-4c71-aad7-9bb145279498
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
£70,476 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,476 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 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
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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
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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