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Homecare Service Placement - ID5002951

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5002951" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services in the Darlington area, classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract, valued at £40,921.92, was awarded on 2nd December 2025 with the procurement method identified as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 3rd December 2025 and will run until 2nd December 2029. This process has reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are especially suitable to compete, aligning with the council's emphasis on supporting these types of organisations. The selective procurement method from an existing framework allows for engagement with established providers, ensuring high service delivery standards. Businesses looking to expand their operations within the Northeast of England, particularly in Darlington, may find this contract a beneficial addition to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5002951

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5002951

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db43f11a-34c1-4188-a3d9-466f90fc05aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9decef6-f6b9-48ed-b9f3-a5444dd35225
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
£40,921 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2029 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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