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09 Jul 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed a selective procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5014056 - Lot 2" within the health and social work services category, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. Awarded on 28th May 2026, with a publishing date of 9th July 2026, the tender had a contract value of £160,451.20. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract will run from 29th May 2026 to 28th May 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of fulfilling service-based contracts in health and social care. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders due to their potential to deliver tailored and community-focused care solutions. The successful supplier for this contract was CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, demonstrating the viability for large enterprises as well.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014056 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014056 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5568bb21-25b3-4b77-989b-d9618841c6ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b3e5da-62c4-4664-bd45-11890e98aba6
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
£160,451 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,451 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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