Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID401713

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID401713" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the health and social work services industry category. Located in Darlington, England, this procurement involves providing homecare services at the postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement stage is in the 'award' phase as of 10th September 2025, with the award being activated on 5th February 2025. The contracting process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period end date of 5th February 2025, and the contract duration spans from 6th February 2025 to 5th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were specified as suitable. The involvement of Darlington Borough Council underscores the potential for businesses to expand their footprint in public sector service delivery. Given the nature of the services required, organisations with expertise in health and social work services are well-placed to pursue such opportunities and contribute to the market with innovative homecare solutions. The substantial contract value of £66,624.48 further enhances the viability for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID401713

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID401713

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ccbdb2d-455d-4ebe-b695-be9bd97cb61f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0853c1f6-e5dc-4bd8-8d86-dc90e04179f9
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
£66,624 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2029 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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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