Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008597 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5008597 - Lot 2" within the Health and Social Work Services industry category, classified under CPV code 85000000. This contract was part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement and is located in Darlington, England. The contract period spans from 28th January 2026 to 27th January 2030, with the tender stage completed and the award status marked as active as of 27th January 2026. This procurement process reached its tender end date on 27th January 2026, and the award was subsequently published on 6th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on health and social work services. Large-scale businesses like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the competitive nature of this procurement. The contract's long duration and defined budget of £38,648.48 present a stable revenue stream for service providers specialising in homecare services. Businesses with expertise in delivering quality care and capable of adapting to the framework agreement's requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008597 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5008597 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb4cdbb-3000-43d7-8e2c-027a61761619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ff789d-2321-40a4-9727-4eea38b9da8f
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 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
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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