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Homecare Service Placement - ID 279817 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, under ID 279817 - Lot 2. The procurement falls within the health and social work services category and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. This process was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2026, and the project contract spans from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2030. The awarded contract, valued at £45,468.80, was granted to Care Line Homecare Limited. Key details reflect the active status of the award, which was officially published on 9th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those adept at providing homecare services. It encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), expanding the scope for diverse business growth. Companies specialising in long-term service provision and those familiar with working under framework agreements would find this contract particularly suitable, thereby fostering strategic expansion and enhancing service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 279817 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 279817 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ffac9c2-9a00-4465-8c45-cd7494c01917
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a87e72-8fb9-45de-af10-db5a9c9d39f3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£45,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 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
TLC North East (England)

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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