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Homecare Service Placement - ID5016240

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5016240" is conducted by Darlington Borough Council, with the procurement focusing on health and social work services within the industry category. Located in Darlington, England, this selective procurement process was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th May 2025. The contract period spans from 6th May 2025 to 5th May 2029, with a total value of £114,809.76. Businesses had to submit tenders by the deadline on 5th May 2025. The procurement process is tailored to include suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and social work services sector to contribute significantly to the care industry, benefiting from a stable, multi-year contract. The project allows businesses to expand their service offerings and solidify relationships within local councils, which can lead to further collaborations. Companies already involved in similar framework agreements or those capable of delivering home care services within the specified region would find themselves well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities. The award to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, an SME with a focus on providing home care, highlights the emphasis on engaging smaller enterprises that can deliver flexible and tailored health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016240

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016240

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af8be482-390e-465c-90bc-0a99cf99b27e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb66081-4364-44a0-9bd2-9351d6c9538e
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
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
£114,809 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,809 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 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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