Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID282957

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). Located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT), the procurement process followed a call-off from a framework agreement with a procurement method categorised as selective. The tendering phase concluded on 15th May 2025, with the contract commencing on 16th May 2025 and continuing until 15th May 2029. As of the most recent update, the procurement is in the award stage, with the award officially published on 15th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services. The procurement supports participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although the award was given to a large-scale supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can facilitate business growth through stable, long-term revenue streams and enhanced market reputation.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID282957

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID282957

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8006e4d8-42c6-41bd-860d-e7dd06158f85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d0b01-f92b-47b6-b0a6-cc3ecf17f9f7
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
£60,247 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 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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