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Homecare Service Placement - ID5010255

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement for a Homecare Service Placement, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000). The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's final award stage was reached with an active award on 16th October 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 17th October 2025, ending on 16th October 2029. The services will be provided in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT). The contract, valued at approximately £95,484.48, was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive homecare services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the procurement method's flexibility and the nature of the services required. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering quality social care services will find it beneficial to engage with such contracts to expand their service footprint and reinforce their market position in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010255

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010255

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-affaca35-df1a-485a-9533-13e1170ad305
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfb798e-8639-428d-bddf-3d505944b63a
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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 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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