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Homecare Service Placement - ID5010721

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement," classified under the Health and social work services category. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Darlington, England, as the service location identified by postal code DL1 5QT. This process, which reached the award stage on 11th August 2025, had its contract active from 12th August 2025 to 11th August 2029. The award was valued at £34,101.60 and has been granted to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of local government contracts. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in providing homecare services will find such tenders beneficial for expansion, especially under framework agreements which streamline the bidding process. Companies already equipped to deliver services under established frameworks may find similar opportunities well-suited for growth and sustained collaboration with public authorities, leveraging ongoing demand in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010721

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010721

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fcc8a1d-79b1-45eb-8c38-5dd342a7346d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ec8606-0a1d-459c-832c-18191cb2f7e2
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
£34,101 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,101 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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