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Homecare Service Placement - ID381611

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement of a Homecare Service Placement, marked by the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID381611". This tender belongs to the health and social work services industry category, classified under CPV code 85000000, and is located in Darlington, England, with postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract begins on 9th January 2026 and runs until 8th January 2030, with the award made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on the 8th of January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering long-term and reliable in-home care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with such opportunities, given their suitability criteria. The provision of services over a four-year contract period allows for stable business development and the chance for enterprises to establish and expand an operational footprint in Darlington and the surrounding areas.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID381611

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID381611

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6896123a-0c8e-456d-ba73-d044247a9847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c849a21-36b9-479e-94fa-21c5e3968b7b
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
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 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
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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