Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 399530 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for Lot 2 of the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 399530," under the health and social work services category. The procurement process, managed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. This contract covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a value of £40,593.28. The contract, completed on 10th February 2026, will be effective from 11th February 2026 to 10th February 2030, providing a significant engagement for the selected supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in health and social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of providing high-quality homecare services will find competitive prospects in this sector. Engaging in such long-term contracts with local councils can bolster business credibility and open up further avenues of collaboration within the public sector. The completion of this tender showcases the potential for businesses to secure valuable service provision roles, especially those with an established presence in the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 399530 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 399530 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55caa5e9-465d-4a6b-bbe5-9175bae027b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604da652-b724-4fdb-a367-31b780893002
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
£40,593 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,593 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 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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