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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5000421 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is concluded for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5000421 - Lot 2," managed by Darlington Borough Council, with services classified under Health and Social Work Services. This contract, valued at £47,261.76, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 16 April 2026 and extends until 15 April 2030, with the award declared active on 15 April 2026. Opportunities for business growth exist for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's suitability for these entities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services to expand their offerings within the North East of England. Companies specialising in homecare services and seeking long-term contracts will find this particularly appealing. The framework-based selective procurement process favours well-established entities capable of meeting the specific service requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the favourable conditions outlined in the tender specifics.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5000421 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5000421 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6481e65-7f91-4fb4-83b2-fb3ab0640287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b935ac-d469-4603-ada6-86494d480696
Current Stage
Award
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
£47,261 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,261 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 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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