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Homecare Service Placement - ID5019384

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under the contract ID5019384, classified within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement, undertaken via a call-off from a framework agreement using the selective method, was awarded on 7th July 2025. The contract, valued at £57,720, will be active from 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2029, with services to be delivered primarily in Darlington, postcode DL1 5QT. The process reached the award stage, with a key deadline having been set for 1st July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for both large and smaller businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, capable of delivering health and social services. The framework agreement provides a structured process for businesses to secure long-term contracts, fostering stability and predictable revenue streams. The successful supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, which is a large-scale enterprise, indicates potential opportunities for large firms; however, the tender's suitability criteria explicitly also encourage participation from smaller organisations, enhancing competitive diversification in the sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019384

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019384

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49357866-6c5f-4f67-ab1a-2b08b258f522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819c6030-59cd-4617-ba21-a8e1ad0e876a
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
£57,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 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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