Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID398136 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID398136 - Lot 2". The contract falls under the industry category of Health and social work services and has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement was designated for the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 22nd April 2026, and the contract running from 23rd April 2026 until 22nd April 2030. The total contract value is £52,532.48, and the award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on 22nd April 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for enterprises specializing in Health and social work services. While CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has secured the contract, the procurement process promotes engagement from SMEs and VCSEs, indicating future opportunities in similar frameworks. Companies in the healthcare sector, providing homecare and associated services, can leverage such framework agreements to expand their business footprint in public sector contracts. The focus on regional service delivery also suggests that firms with operations in or near the North East of England could find strategic advantages in participating in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID398136 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID398136 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c4d006e-0ab0-41f9-8eeb-a96df37f7b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4250c6-9cec-4b2e-83bb-4c1602ed9f78
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
£52,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 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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