Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015447

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5015447" was facilitated by Darlington Borough Council. This involves health and social work services under the industry category classified as "85000000". Located in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT, the tender has reached the award stage. The selective procurement method was employed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 16th September 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 18th August 2025. The contract period spans from 19th August 2025 to 18th August 2029, with an awarded value of £63,656.32.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, given the framework's inclusivity measures. With a focus on delivering effective homecare services, businesses have the chance to grow by aligning their service delivery with the requirements of the Darlington Borough Council. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, demonstrates how large-scale organisations can leverage existing frameworks to secure ongoing contracts, encouraging competition that enhances service affordability and quality.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015447

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015447

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dca840f6-5a60-4191-8077-fa54f0b9bbab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552383e6-ffd3-4267-9017-58bee415a3aa
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 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
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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