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Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969 - Lot 2" under a selective tendering procedure, which was a call-off from a framework agreement. The industry category is classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000), and the services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £100,289.28, spans from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2030. The award stage was reached with the contract being granted to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on 13th April 2026, and the notice was publicly documented on 7th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector due to its nature and requirements. Businesses specialising in healthcare and social work services, especially those positioned to service the North East area, stand to gain a multi-year partnership with a local government body. The process highlights an advantageous chance for experienced providers to secure a stable contract by leveraging their capabilities within a specified framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e685b4ab-3c93-4185-a1b2-82278c961cd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba21874b-a2d0-44af-ac37-87ab76d6f2fa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£100,289 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,289 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2030 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
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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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