Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID301825

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, the contracting authority, has completed a selective procurement process for a homecare service placement with a total value of £159,140.80. The tender, which falls under the category of health and social work services, was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was concluded with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED as the supplier, operating from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The contract will run from 14th July 2025 to 13th July 2029, and relevant activities are expected to take place in the DL1 5QT postal code area in Darlington, England. This procurement reached its "Award" stage on 13th July 2025, and the outcome was published on 15th September 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social services industry, particularly those specialising in homecare services, to expand their reach and portfolio. The process indicates a favourable environment for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), who are particularly suitable for such contracts. Engaging in this framework agreement may offer substantial growth opportunities, granting suppliers a stable contract over several years, alongside potential avenues to participate in similar future procurements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID301825

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID301825

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69fdeb19-889b-49f9-a7c3-2081898be8dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a68c402-9826-43d3-854d-cfe0b67e313a
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
£159,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 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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