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Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the industry category of health and social work services, with CPV code 85000000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £72,750.08, is set to begin on 17th September 2025 and will run until 16th September 2029, serving the location with postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington, England. The award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on 16th September 2025, with the award notice subsequently published on 1st October 2025. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting a focus on inclusivity in vendor selection.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, especially those equipped to deliver homecare support. The long contract period offers a stable partnership for the supplier, which can contribute to business stability and growth. SMEs and social enterprises are especially encouraged to engage in such tenders, as the procurement framework accommodates organisations of varied scales, fostering a diverse competitive landscape. Businesses with a focus on community-oriented care and services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities due to the inclusivity and specific service requirements involved.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f68d2e64-4989-4019-9b90-0dd891149464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da393423-6f50-4130-9d60-3be60eca339d
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
£72,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 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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