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Homecare Service Placement - ID268643

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, located at Town Hall, Darlington, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID268643," focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £63,656.32, was initiated as a tender and followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage concluded with an active status on 18th September 2025, and the contract period will run from 19th September 2025 to 18th September 2029, providing services in the postal code area DL1 5QT. The procurement aligns with the services category under the CPV classification 85000000.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, as demonstrated by the award to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a Newcastle-upon-Tyne based SME. Companies specialising in health and social work services have the potential for growth through engagement in similar framework agreements. The extended contract period allows for stable and sustained business operations, fostering long-term relationships with the public sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive homecare services are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID268643

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID268643

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf80db96-92cd-4507-8a22-f5f398e9c534
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac2cc09-bbd1-4b6b-b331-f8f52fe93f61
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
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 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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