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09 Jul 2026 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to a homecare service placement, titled "Homecare service Placement - ID414919 - Lot 2," in the Health and social work services category. Managed by Darlington Borough Council, this tender is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 7th July 2026, and the contract period spans from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2030. The total contract value is £57,308.16, awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for providers in the health and social care sector, especially those focusing on expanding their operations in the North East. Businesses specialising in homecare services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, further enabling business growth. The established framework nature of the agreement allows for streamlined engagement with public sector clients, facilitating future tender pursuits within similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Homecare service Placement - ID414919 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare service Placement - ID414919 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf78411a-ad33-43e6-9a2e-1a23d68f8aec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b258f4f-6794-4c2b-a2b5-470439e9a0d3
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
£57,308 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,308 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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