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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d85993a-2801-4507-aa29-7be7ee2325a4

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2", focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, valued at £66,859.52, employed a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 22 May 2026 to 21 May 2030. The award of the contract was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, and the process has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract notice published on 28 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of homecare services, particularly those with established frameworks or capabilities in the health and social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this area, given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this long-term contract could facilitate business growth, enhance a service provider's portfolio, and strengthen their position within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID185054 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e6e770-038d-4332-8ee2-416cf2af1f57 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,859 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 28 May 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e6e770-038d-4332-8ee2-416cf2af1f57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e6e770-038d-4332-8ee2-416cf2af1f57
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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