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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID303830"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID303830

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08dd7eb9-309d-47df-b2cd-836888aa517e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement identified as ID303830. This contract falls under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and is valued at £63,656.32. The procurement process was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 29th November 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 1st December 2025 to 29th December 2029. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social work services. It is well-suited for SMEs and socially-oriented enterprises (VCSEs), allowing them to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector. Engaging in this contract not only benefits these enterprises by providing a stable revenue stream over a four-year period but also enhances their portfolio by associating with a public sector project. The supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale entity, has successfully been awarded the contract, illustrating the competitive nature of these opportunities in the industry.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID303830

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596c4380-3334-437e-999b-96c8fba6dcd8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,656 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARE LINE HOMECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596c4380-3334-437e-999b-96c8fba6dcd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596c4380-3334-437e-999b-96c8fba6dcd8
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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