Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded a complete procurement process for the tender titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229," classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This procurement, located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT), follows the selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed with an active status on 7 September 2025, and the notice was published on 6 October 2025. The contract is set to run from 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2029, with a total value of £63,656.32. The buying organisation operates from the Town Hall in Darlington and can be contacted via Chloe Nicholas at chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with an interest in health and social services. The procurement method through a framework agreement offers a streamlined opportunity for suitable businesses to engage in a long-term contract, promoting stability and expansion. CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a recognised SME and VCSE, has been awarded this contract, illustrating the council's focus on nurturing smaller and community-led enterprises. Businesses in similar sectors can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and participate in delivering essential community services.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cb61a5d-a7aa-4a84-94d3-500f79a9b19f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd5d6b-f98b-47ff-b11b-5bbe7e9708ec
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
SME

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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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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