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15 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the tender for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5014163 - Lot 2" in the health and social work services industry category. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 12th July 2026, and the contract period set from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2030. The award, valued at GBP 59,696, was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED and was published on 15th July 2026, reflecting its active status.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in homecare services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored health and social services within the specified region. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework-based procurement method, which can facilitate participation and competition in the public sector space. Engaging in this contract can offer strategic growth potential for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and increase their service portfolio in the health and social work domain.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014163 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014163 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8adca11d-6404-4164-a876-65873879f929
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddd7572-acf7-4755-ad17-e9714ecc1086
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
£59,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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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