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Homecare Service Placement - ID285296

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID285296" was awarded by Darlington Borough Council, a local authority based in Darlington, England. It falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, as per CPV classification 85000000. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract went through the award stage on 12th June 2025, with an official publication date of 15th September 2025. The service delivery location is in the postal code area DL1 5QT. The contract runs from 13th June 2025 to 12th June 2029, with a total value of £60,245.12 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work sector. With its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it can provide business growth by delivering long-term care services. Large-scale suppliers like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, the current awardee, highlight the calibre of firms well-positioned to compete, although the procurement process encourages diversity by inviting smaller yet capable entities to participate. The structured framework agreement allows for reduced entry barriers, making it an attractive prospect for a broad range of service providers within the industry.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID285296

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID285296

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f7e6e08-da70-43b6-b33a-1d0824d4cf0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f94abe3-46a2-4d7d-aeeb-a57417212dbe
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
£60,245 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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