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Homecare Service Placement - ID 413471 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 413471 - Lot 2", classified under health and social work services. The contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, effective from 30th January 2026 until 29th January 2030, with a total value of £51,373.92. This selective call-off from a framework agreement focuses on service delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed and the award notice was published on 12th March 2026, providing transparency and confirmation of the contract award.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly those involved in health and social work services seeking to expand in the North East region of the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such opportunities, as indicated in the procurement specifications. Businesses with expertise in homecare services may benefit from further engagement with framework agreements managed by Darlington Borough Council, especially those capable of delivering large-scale solutions akin to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 413471 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 413471 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68209d19-e661-4d0d-a850-bfd3a4479a65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba190dd-3c02-487b-a237-05c2c1dc1b9b
Current Stage
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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
£51,373 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,373 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2030 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
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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