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Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833", a project falling under the health and social work services category. The procurement, valued at £68,203.20, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant postcode for service delivery is DL1 5QT, England. The award was finalized and published on 25th November 2025, following the tender period that closed on 30th October 2025. The contract period is set from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2029.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. The tender was designed to be inclusive of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it well-suited for diverse business entities seeking expansion through public contracts. The awarded contract went to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicating that established businesses with robust service delivery capabilities are highly competitive in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001833

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e7737db-1bda-4a99-a64e-fb3169ebf8c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d976009-3df9-4c1e-841a-f41f5990712b
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
£68,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 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
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
1
Supplier Name

CARE LINE HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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