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Homecare Service Placement - ID5011805

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5011805," under the industry category of health and social work services. The location for this service is in Darlington, with the postal code DL1 5QT, in England. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the contract period starting from 23rd July 2025 to 22nd July 2029. The tender stage concluded with an award on 22nd July 2025, and the award notice was published on 16th September 2025.

This tender offers notable business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the health and social work sector, given its significant contract value of £31,828.16. It particularly aligns with businesses that are suited for providing homecare services, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the tender's suitability criteria. The contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the capacity for growth in partnering with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council, thereby opening new market avenues for those not yet associated with such contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5011805

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5011805

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1aa3cd7-6d61-4468-8c35-a5ec60a77020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36038388-e89a-49d2-ba78-70afe26a7070
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 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
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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
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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