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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID194809"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID194809

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c64a963-422c-46db-9b43-8c151d7913c6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). This selective tender was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key activities taking place in Darlington, England. The tender period ended on 7th December 2025, with the contract active from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2029. The award, valued at £38,648.48, was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. The procurement reached the award stage on 7th December 2025, and details were published on 6th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in health and social work services. The focus on a framework agreement indicates an emphasis on reliable and pre-qualified service providers, suggesting that SMEs and VCSEs with relevant capabilities could benefit from similar future procurements. Companies that excel in delivering homecare services and can operate at scale will find opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID194809

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11d350e-9689-4d98-bb21-924c0a6c9602 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,648 |
| 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 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11d350e-9689-4d98-bb21-924c0a6c9602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11d350e-9689-4d98-bb21-924c0a6c9602
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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