Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 277907 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Homecare Service Placement - ID 277907 - Lot 2" within the health and social work services industry category, specifically located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at £131,859.52, followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2026, with the contract expected to run from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2030. The awarded supplier is CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in homecare solutions. The procurement process was inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting that businesses in these categories are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. Companies with the capacity to fulfill long-term contracts and provide comprehensive homecare services would find this procurement particularly beneficial for business growth and market expansion in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 277907 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 277907 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58fa39a3-3b7b-4432-870b-407bed7dc2c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92651fc-61d2-42d0-a6e9-dc83b5cea72b
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
£131,859 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,859 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 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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