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Homecare Service Placement - ID374513 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID374513 - Lot 2" has been completed. The buying organisation, Darlington Borough Council, is situated in Darlington, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically focusing on a location in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27th May 2026 and will continue until 26th May 2030. Key dates include the award date on 26th May 2026, with the contract period starting the following day.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. With a total contract value of £379,666.56, it is well-suited for both SMEs and larger enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the North East. Darlington Borough Council's selection of CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for significant business relationships with local councils and service expansions in the region. Companies specialising in homecare services are particularly well positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID374513 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID374513 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e286738c-ffcb-406d-a0ce-e79a9798db70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce99fefb-f7b4-4e0a-866f-ce7db03c9b3e
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
£379,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£379,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 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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