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Homecare Service Placement - ID405681

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID405681", has been completed by Darlington Borough Council, a buying organisation based in Darlington, England. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a specified location in Darlington with postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of the date published on 1 October 2025, with the contract period running from 17 September 2025 to 16 September 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award value of £104,578.24. The contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

The Homecare Service Placement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in health and social work services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its alignment with their capabilities and scale. Participants in this tender had the opportunity to engage in a long-term agreement with a renowned public sector entity, the Darlington Borough Council, enhancing their portfolios by delivering services in the region. This opportunity also offered businesses the chance to broaden their footprint and showcase their expertise in a vital community-focused sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID405681

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID405681

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fb7d364-9308-4e65-8c1e-7a106ccf4924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d570afb-ae0b-4b7a-8afa-f95824d22d79
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
£104,578 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,578 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 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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