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Homecare Service Placement - ID393649

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID393649" in the health and social work services sector. The contract, procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. This contract, valued at £56,836, spans from 26th December 2025 to 25th December 2029, and is located in Darlington, England. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 6th January 2026, following the tender period ending on 25th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those focusing on homecare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in growth within the framework of public contracts would find this engagement lucrative due to its long-term nature and sector relevance. Businesses with the capacity to fulfil framework agreements will be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID393649

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID393649

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7cb6563-76cd-473f-9c7d-f241ebc8ea00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ee9921-c271-4896-9ef8-9b50f4953322
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
£56,836 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 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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