Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID279817 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Darlington Borough Council for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID279817 - Lot 2" has reached the award stage. The tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with the specific focus on providing homecare services. It was conducted via a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England, the contract spans a period from 21 January 2026 to 20 January 2030. The total contract value is £31,828.16 with key contract deadlines having concluded on 20 January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The opportunity has already been awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale organisation. The contract's extensive duration allows for a stable business relationship and consistent revenue generation over the four-year term, representing an ideal opportunity for entities specialising in healthcare services to expand their market presence and secure long-term engagements. Interested parties would benefit from closely monitoring future opportunities with Darlington Borough Council for similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID279817 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID279817 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e877e2-71e4-4937-9382-65ff8d1ded70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0aaf63-16a7-403c-838c-a7b889f28991
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 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
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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