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Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" contract, categorised under Health and social work services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender period having concluded on 2nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £95,484.48, spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The service location is set within Darlington, England, specifically postcode DL1 5QT. This contract was officially awarded on 2nd November 2025 to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, with the award being published on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the health and social work services sector, particularly benefiting enterprises capable of providing homecare services. The procurement process, being open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), encourages diverse business participation. Companies already positioned within framework agreements, or those able to adapt to selective procurement methods, would find this type of contract well-suited to their operations. Such contracts support scalability and market presence in the public services sector, particularly for businesses within or near the specified delivery area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a308c30c-7e27-4535-9697-de115490e53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962640ad-add4-49af-a82c-4bdca6e0b1fb
Current Stage
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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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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