Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018005

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded its procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement under ID5018005. This opportunity falls within the health and social work services category, identified by CPV code 85000000, and is associated with the location bearing the postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington, England. The procurement, completed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, entered its award stage on 21st April 2025. The contract, valued at £45,691.36, commenced on 22nd April 2025 and extends through to 21st April 2029. The process was facilitated by Chloe Nicholas, the contact point from Darlington Borough Council.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of health and social work services. The contract is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), supporting growth through consistent service delivery over a four-year contract period. The award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, which indicates the potential for other well-resourced and capable entities to engage in similar future contracts. Businesses looking to expand into framework agreements and specialising in health-related services will find this sector ripe for growth.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018005

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018005

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71f6cd37-01a9-44b6-a66c-f10d29be96b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a65b555-0ca5-48d1-aef2-0df2f4e2cb4c
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
£45,691 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,691 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 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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