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Homecare Service Placement - ID5011316

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:02

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement, classified under the health and social work services category with the CPV code 85000000. This tender, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5011316," was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, which was in the award stage as of 10th September 2025, culminated in an active contract start from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The service location is specified as DARLINGTON, England, with postal code DL1 5QT, and the total contract value is £74,620 GBP. The main point of contact for further queries is Chloe Nicholas from the Darlington Borough Council.

This procurement presents a substantial business opportunity, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, which are considered suitable to engage in this framework. The service requirement for health and social work services opens avenues for businesses in the healthcare sector to expand their operations. By securing contracts with local government entities such as Darlington Borough Council, suppliers can solidify their presence in the public sector while contributing to community welfare. Businesses that can deliver consistent, high-quality care solutions and have the capacity to engage in long-term service delivery would be ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5011316

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5011316

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2ed33aa-c67d-4674-b3c1-a836dc0aa0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76f27f1-efcf-4d3d-a3b0-0b35cd08c4f8
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
£74,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 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
07597389520

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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