Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID296982 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID296982 - Lot 2." This tender falls under the health and social work services category and took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 7th May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 8th May 2026 and conclude on 7th May 2030. An award was finalised on 7th May 2026, with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED being the selected supplier. The total contract value is £33,429.76.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for such opportunities, given the suitability criteria. Engaging in such procurement processes can enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities, gaining market credibility, and accessing a steady revenue stream over the four-year contract duration. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality homecare services can leverage this tender to expand their market presence in the North East region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID296982 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID296982 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2c47a2f-1e01-4aeb-b445-4800d975c201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eabb72b-7513-4f73-8a42-8b2b9997948f
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
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 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
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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