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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013126 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013126 - Lot 2" has been completed by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This tender was categorised under the "Health and social work services" industry and utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £38,205.44, covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Care Line Homecare Limited on 31st March 2026 and details published on 9th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale homecare services. Organisations classified as SMEs or VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The structured framework agreement approach simplifies entry for businesses already part of or able to join such framework agreements, facilitating business growth through stable, long-term contracts with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013126 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013126 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5816867c-1da1-4c67-8fe9-271458d7809c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c78316c-015b-451e-b564-94d50917465d
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
£38,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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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