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Homecare Service Placement - ID406110

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of homecare services under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID406110". This contract falls within the health and social work services category, classified under CPV code 85000000, and is to be completed at the delivery address with postal code DL1 5QT, located in England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd September 2025. The contract period is set from 3rd September 2025 to 2nd September 2029. The awarding stage of this procurement was finalised on 2nd September 2025, with the award officially published on 6th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work industry to expand their operations, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Care Line Homecare Limited, a supplier classified as an SME and VCSE, successfully secured the contract valued at GBP 34,101.60. The engagement underlines growth potential for businesses offering competitive homecare services capable of participating in framework agreement call-offs. It accentuates the importance for such organisations to maintain visibility within public procurement frameworks to capitalise on similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID406110

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID406110

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4544dfd-3127-44f4-9b2a-cf0812a9792f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a43138e6-3fc1-44e4-9bcc-86dfe4e0df54
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
SME

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
£34,101 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,101 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 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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