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Homecare Service Placement - ID5016433

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, recently completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement, with the process reaching the award stage on 6th October 2025. The contract, belonging to the health and social work services industry category, will operate from 6th September 2025 to 5th September 2029. The service location is Darlington, England, specifically in the postal code area DL1 5QT. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract holds a value of £52,289.12 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The successful supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, is a large corporation, indicating potential demand for businesses with robust capabilities in the health and social work services sector. Such contracts can facilitate expansion and establish businesses within the public health domain, particularly for those specialising or looking to expand in homecare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016433

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016433

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db9ff439-634b-4cde-9d23-6405d6c8f593
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ee1e8f-3f5b-443e-9f24-b6ed44eeab33
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
£52,289 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2029 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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