Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008946 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council as the buying organisation seeking to complete a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5008946 - Lot 2" in the health and social work services industry category. The contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in Darlington, England, the procurement reached the award stage as of 6th February 2026, with the contract period set from 27th January 2026 to 26th January 2030. The total value of the tender amounts to £31,828.16. While the tender period concluded on 26th January 2026, the procurement process was tailored to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in health and social care services. SMEs and VCSEs stand particularly well-suited to compete due to the procurement's design to support such businesses. With a longstanding contract period of four years, successful bidders can benefit from sustained revenue and partnership with a large public authority like Darlington Borough Council. This tender not only aligns with firms aiming to expand their client base within the public sector but also offers continual service provision opportunities in a stable geographic location.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008946 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008946 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c81ced8c-fe8a-4559-9323-18d1e78e6ae4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e58c6-45d7-4f5b-90b6-60663180d936
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2030 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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