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Homecare Service Placement - ID5016640 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of homecare services under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID5016640 - Lot 2". This tender, classified under the health and social work services category, involved a contract valued at £47,756.80. The procurement was managed using a selective process and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 28th May 2026 to 27th May 2030. The award stage was finalised on 27th May 2026, marking the completion of this tender process.

This contract presents viable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VSCEs) are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities due to the suitability adjustments within the procurement standards. Given the established framework agreement utilised in this tender, businesses already listed within such frameworks or those looking to expand into new regional markets, like the North East, would benefit significantly by enhancing their profile and service offerings in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016640 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016640 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74febaf-bb7c-4fe2-9c58-68f29eacffb1
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
£47,756 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,756 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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