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Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529" under the Health and Social Work Services category. This process, which took place in Darlington, England, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its award stage on 22nd April 2025, with the contract effective from 23rd April 2025 until 22nd April 2029. The total value of this contract is £47,742.24. This procurement was aimed at service delivery within the postal code area DL1 5QT and was ideally suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in homecare services. The process favoured competitive service providers, including SMEs and VCSEs, that are capable of delivering high-quality care within an established framework agreement. For businesses seeking to grow, participating in such contracts can enhance credibility, expand client bases, and establish long-term service relationships with local councils. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large enterprise, demonstrates that both SMEs and larger companies can successfully engage in this market, suggesting opportunities for diverse business scales to bid on similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81d10915-ca43-4e0e-a916-f6ac26e589f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd6c801-a9e9-4701-a06b-df3fbd85a981
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 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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