Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5006783 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5006783 - Lot 2" in the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting service provision within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award issued to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on 13 April 2026. The contract, valued at £87,156.16, is set to commence on 14 April 2026 and will span until 13 April 2030, involving provision over several years. Interested parties were encouraged to engage in the tender process up until the period’s end on April 13, 2026.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those that can deliver homecare services in the North East of England. The procurement process was designed to attract SMEs and VCSEs, offering them a chance to expand their offerings within the public sector. Large enterprises, like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, are well-positioned to lead delivery due to their scale and experience. Suppliers matching these criteria can leverage this opportunity to bolster their portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts, fostering long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5006783 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5006783 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-684ce7f4-3d1e-4842-840d-7d04c74d7171
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fb840d-c364-4de7-ad5d-98be51af253b
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
£87,156 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,156 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 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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