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Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, identified as Lot 2 under ID 381611. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2026, with the subsequent contract commencing from 29th January 2026 and set to run until 28th January 2030. As of 12th March 2026, the award was formally published, marking the transition to the award stage with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED as the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. While the process was selective, the project accommodated participation from SMEs and VCSEs, affirming its inclusive approach for smaller or community-focused enterprises. Companies in the North East, or those able to deliver services in this region, are especially well-positioned to benefit from this contract valued at £381,611. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning four years, offers a stable and enduring opportunity for growth to the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3373cd16-53f9-47f5-8d39-098d0cf00022
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
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
£15,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£381,611 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2030 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
TLC North East (England)
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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