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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Homecare Service Placement contract, identified by ID 5021558 for Lot 2, was awarded by Darlington Borough Council. The procurement process fell under the category of health and social work services, specifically focusing on providing homecare services for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £31,828.16, commenced on 7 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 6 February 2030. The procurement process used a selective approach, issuing a call-off from a framework agreement, and was finalised with an active award status on 12 March 2026. The buyer, Darlington Borough Council, can be contacted through Laura Millard for further details.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in homecare. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically highlighted as suitable for involvement in this type of procurement process, fostering growth opportunities within these sectors. The contract engages the expertise and capacity of large enterprises like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, but also leaves open future opportunities for businesses with the capability to meet the region's service requirements. With the need for effective homecare solutions increasing, companies with innovative care strategies or those looking to expand their market presence in the North East of England will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d48d4e1-31f9-4880-bd64-d2fd0586e627
Current Stage
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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
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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