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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012543 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:54

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012543 - Lot 2." This tender focuses on health and social work services and is anticipated to serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion with Care Line Homecare Limited awarded the contract, running from 7th February 2026 to 6th February 2030. The contract is valued at £31,828.16 and was conducted via a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. This opportunity was officially documented with an award notice published on 12th March 2026.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities primarily for service providers in the health and social care sector. Organisations suited to benefit from such tenders are likely involved in providing homecare services, particularly those capable of operating within the framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), might find such tenders aligned with their capacity, offering engagements that span multiple years. This contract reflects the growing need for specialised health services in local communities, presenting a platform for businesses to expand their reach and demonstrate their ability to deliver quality services over an extended period.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012543 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012543 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8409934b-69d9-49e4-9327-77d9a3f9ba0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb3dce2-a508-44a2-a146-affaa239fb8b
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 6 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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