Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 377853 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 11:55

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

On 12th March 2026, Darlington Borough Council updated the award for the procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 377853 - Lot 2," which falls under the health and social work services category. The process, reaching the awardUpdate stage, has involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2030, covering services in the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement aims to support health care services, with the contract valued at £47,742.24. Businesses have already engaged in the process, with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED identified as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services industry, particularly those suited for framework agreements in the North East of England. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to explore such contracts, which offer stability over multiple years and align with public sector partnership goals. Participation in similar procurement processes could provide enhanced business growth through long-term collaborations and consistent service delivery in local communities. This fostering of local partnerships and collaborative efforts is conducive to sustainable business development within the community care sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 377853 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 377853 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81fb8cd6-18b2-4c26-b300-430d70d3fada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad6e54e-c44e-47d6-99e1-6449f8875ef7
Current Stage
Award
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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