Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5006638 - Lot 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement under Lot 2, with an official award notice published on 6th February 2026. The tender, classified under the CPV code 85000000 for Health and social work services, was a call-off from a framework agreement and is now in the Award stage. The contract commenced on 5th December 2025 and will run until 4th December 2029, with services to be delivered in the Darlington area, postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement method used was selective, which is indicative of a more controlled and criteria-driven selection process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care industry, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of GBP 76,161.28, it promises substantial revenue growth for the successful supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality health and social services, and who are capable of operating within the designated service area, would have been ideally placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5006638 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5006638 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc6be6e-4923-4a42-a938-3590b1768d68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4c609-8be3-44ef-b82f-003802279f54
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
£76,161 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 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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