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Homecare Service Placement - ID 379299 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 379299 - Lot 2", under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This contract, focusing on service delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 9th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender having closed on 17th March 2026. The contract, valued at £63,656.32, will run from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services that are looking to expand within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suitable due to its tailored requirements. A large-scale supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, has successfully been awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for well-prepared, capable businesses to secure significant roles in delivering essential public services in the region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 379299 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 379299 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-831b17e2-7da4-4b05-8d2d-e3c1311998f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e265e-ceba-4ec8-bc86-281dffac7a2e
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 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
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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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