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Homecare Service Placement - ID223812

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the tender process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID223812," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £136,406.4, will be executed in Darlington, England, with the contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2029. The award was active as of 21st September 2025, with the notice published on 1st October 2025, marking the end of the procurement cycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are well-suited to participate in such procurement processes due to suitability considerations. The framework agreement approach allows businesses with relevant experience and capabilities to engage in government contracts, promoting business growth and enhancing service delivery within the local community. Care Line Homecare Limited, a large organisation, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating opportunities for companies of various scales to provide efficient services under local council contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID223812

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID223812

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c9f483-18c9-4450-8355-389748685fa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70b268a-9bf0-4cbc-b1fb-13172826848b
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
£136,406 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,406 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 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
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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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