Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID300218 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council contracting for Homecare Service Placement, Lot 2, under the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £40,593.28, targets services delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective methodology, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is now complete, with the award finalised as of 1st May 2026. The contract period spans from 2nd May 2026 to 1st May 2030, facilitating the delivery of services over four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses that specialise in health and social work services, especially those with a strong presence in the North East of England, could benefit from participating in similar future opportunities. New entrants and established suppliers within the health sector can leverage such contracts to expand their service portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID300218 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID300218 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d329ab9a-e086-41d6-8319-da41e3d28705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acfb00b-6a3b-445d-9756-0f1d2e0c1b20
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
£40,593 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,593 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 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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