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Homecare Service Placement - ID 350783 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 350783 - Lot 2" has reached its award stage and is managed by Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, England. This process falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with services to be delivered in the North East, United Kingdom. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has a contract value of GBP 40,921.92. The tender period ended on 5th February 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2030. The goal was to align with suppliers who are suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive homecare services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations within the North East region. Winning such contracts could lead to sustained business activity over the four-year contract term, offering a stable revenue stream and the potential for further engagements with Darlington Borough Council and similar public sector organisations. Established enterprises like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, which has already been awarded this contract, exemplify the type of firm ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 350783 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 350783 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a80a148-5f3d-442e-82b5-23d99a8451b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b279448d-66f8-4cce-918a-ee51f30e7eea
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
£40,921 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 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
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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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