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Homecare Service Placement - ID396990

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the health and social work services category, with the award completion date published as 10th September 2025. This selective tender process, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in an active award to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. The total contract value is £72,488, focusing on services to be delivered in the postcode area DL1 5QT, with a contract period starting from 13th March 2025 until 12th March 2029. The procurement process focused on engaging with both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly those able to deliver high-quality homecare services. The selective procurement method indicates that pre-qualified suppliers were involved, making it crucial for businesses looking to expand in this area to ensure they are positioned on relevant framework agreements. Enterprises ranging from SMEs to larger organisations stand to benefit, particularly those capable of adapting to the delivery requirements within the specified geographic location.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID396990

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID396990

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee72110e-df65-4e69-8acc-3668d7d679a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e02a41-4a6c-4da2-93b3-a3718fef06cb
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
£72,488 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 12 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
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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
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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