Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID387379 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID387379 - Lot 2" has been completed by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the provision of health and social work services. Situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, this selective tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement involved significant milestones with the tender period concluding on 21st May 2026, and the award being declared active on the same date. The contract period stretches from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2030, with a total contract value of £90,242.88.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, especially those adept at providing homecare solutions. The contract, favouring both SMEs and VCSEs, highlights an avenue for enterprises aiming to enhance their service footprint in the UK. The awarded contract to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED indicates the potential benefits for large-scale providers, suggesting that similar businesses with robust capabilities and an interest in public sector partnerships would likely find fruitful prospects in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID387379 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID387379 - Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbaf387d-eca5-4820-ac25-99865683b8e6
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£90,242 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,242 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 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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