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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - Lot 2" under the category of health and social work services. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement, aims to deliver homecare services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £33,186.40. The procurement reached the award stage on 17th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 18th February 2026 and continue through to 17th February 2030. This opportunity was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those offering homecare services. Organisations that are capable of providing quality homecare within the specified region could leverage this contract to expand their presence in the public sector. The awarded contract to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicates that resilient companies with the capability to fulfil the contract's requirements are well-positioned to compete successfully. SMEs and VCSEs can also find entry points into the market through similar framework agreements, enhancing diversification and upscaling their operations in service provision.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9e31413-1b73-49fd-b7c4-a27efae1c354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d155d17-616d-45f3-a336-003a6e2217fd
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
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
£33,186 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,186 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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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