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Homecare Service Placement - ID285672

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), with the procurement conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is geographically focused around Darlington (postal code DL1 5QT), with the timeframe extending from the start on 11th August 2025 to the end on 10th August 2029. This procurement has advanced to the award stage, finalised on 10th August 2025, and published on 16th September 2025. The awarded contract has a total value of £31,828.16.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses in the health and social care industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate due to the procurement's emphasis on accessibility for these types of organisations. With a lengthy contract period, it provides a stable opportunity to deliver critical homecare services in Darlington, beneficial for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector services. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, reflects the focus on experienced service providers capable of fulfilling the requirements of a long-term contract efficiently.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID285672

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID285672

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5331be18-39af-4376-b4de-59af94380216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b10acbf-16bb-44d1-9dae-3a1967fdc8ae
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
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 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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