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Homecare Service Placement - ID5007919

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement" contract, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract, identified as ID5007919, falls under the health and social work services category and is valued at £50,015.68. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The service location is Darlington, England, specifically within the postal code DL1 5QT. The tender period concluded on 14 September 2025, followed by the award on 14 September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2029.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria specified. Businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in homecare solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement exercises by the Council. By engaging in such contracts, firms can not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their market presence within the public sector service industry.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007919

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007919

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f25b9d1-ba60-4d01-999f-09bee9cfd228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbb9124-a154-49d0-9146-28baafb82951
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
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
£50,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 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
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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
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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