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Homecare Service Placement - ID400348

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID400348" under the industry category of health and social work services. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England with a postal code of DL1 5QT, the contract initiated a tender period that concluded on 2nd March 2025, and the contract period will span from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2029. Key awards were published on 6th October 2025, and the awarded contract value is GBP 62,520.64.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social work services. Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded contracts to SMEs such as DCS&D LIMITED and CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, both based within the region, exemplifying opportunities for local businesses to expand their service offerings and create meaningful community impact. The procurement process aims to foster growth and development within the region, making it particularly suitable for organisations that can deliver high-quality care services in compliance with the framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID400348

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID400348

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab110bc-4e98-4fbb-9ae1-e4d3c3ba9e68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6863d156-a102-488b-8f77-5c80e110544d
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
SME

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
£62,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

CARE LINE HOMECARE

DCS&D

Further Information

Notice Documents

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