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Homecare Service Placement - ID383024

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process, culminating in the award of a contract for homecare services with a focus on health and social work. Spanning a contract period from 21 August 2025 to 20 August 2029, this procurement situation was tendered through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England, potential bidders were required to meet specific standards suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category. The award was confirmed on 20 August 2025, to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, signifying the conclusion of the procurement phase.

This tender represents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the healthcare and social work sector that are equipped to deliver homecare services. With Darlington Borough Council as the contracting authority, businesses that are focused on delivering quality services to meet community care needs are well-positioned to engage. SMEs and social enterprises can leverage such opportunities to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare service industry, given the contract's extended duration and the emphasis on framework agreements, catering specifically to entities that can efficiently manage and deliver geographically-focused care services.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID383024

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID383024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6bb7ddc-43c7-401c-a7e4-e4450307cfcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c077b9a6-29fa-48f3-824e-9bfd646ea3d3
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
£52,289 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 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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