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Homecare Service Placement - ID5013675

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5013675," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was concluded with an award on 20th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 21st November 2025, running until 20th November 2029. The procurement, valued at £43,646.72, is aimed at delivering services within the postal code area of DL1 5QT in England. Chloe Nicholas from Darlington Borough Council was the primary contact for this procurement.

This contract presents vital opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care field, especially those capable of delivering homecare services. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that such businesses are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders facilitated by Darlington Borough Council. Engaging in these opportunities can drive growth by expanding service areas and building long-term partnerships. The successful supplier for this tender was CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the competitive landscape and the necessity for potential bidders to demonstrate substantial capability and quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013675

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013675

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-570a9c96-fec1-4db4-9020-0dd1cb81e59d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da2afbc-8b5f-4ef6-a51b-e52356a09a33
Current Stage
Award
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
£43,646 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,646 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 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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