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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009751 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by Darlington Borough Council for a "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009751 - Lot 2" under the health and social work services category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31st March 2026 and published on 6th May 2026. The contract covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £33,429.76 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for entities engaged in the health and social care sectors. With a focus on delivering homecare services, businesses that provide health and social work services would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract benefits from long-term security over a four-year period, allowing participatory businesses to plan and expand their service offerings strategically within the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009751 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5009751 - 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/f0adf60d-61c2-4d64-8390-8d112d5f305c
Current Stage
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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
£33,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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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