Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016212

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Oct 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement (ID5016212), a contract valued at £63,656.32. This process was conducted under the 'selective' method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement focuses on services within the health and social work category, specifically at the location with postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington, England. The contract award date was 20th October 2025, with the contract period extending from 21st October 2025 to 20th October 2029. This process has reached the 'award' stage, and the successful supplier is CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to deliver homecare solutions. The procurement process was inclusive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although the award was given to a large organisation. Companies with expertise in framework agreements and capable of servicing the specified area would have been well-suited for competition in this procurement. The long-term contract period of four years offers a stable growth opportunity and a steady stream of revenue for the winning business.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016212

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016212

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48fa9771-4e09-4edd-b241-d26871bafbae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6debb10c-f7ab-4992-a6fe-aff47001375e
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
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 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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