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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-451f42bd-895e-4da3-9af1-bb02fa4a4fa2

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the "Homecare Service Placement" procurement process, classified under health and social work services, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender was initiated through a selective call-off from a framework agreement and reached the award stage, with the contract active starting from 19 January 2026 until 18 January 2030. The procurement process was aimed at providing services, with a contract value of £63,656.32. Darlington Borough Council, located in England, acted as the buying organisation, and the successful supplier was CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services that meet the requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is ideally suited for those able to provide consistent service over a four-year period within the region specified. It offers a promising avenue for growth and partnership with local government, allowing suppliers to leverage their expertise in long-term care service provision. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for established healthcare providers looking to expand their regional footprint and engage in government contracts.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016906 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfeba0b-dd7f-4870-a741-d88a2c5d1e32 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfeba0b-dd7f-4870-a741-d88a2c5d1e32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfeba0b-dd7f-4870-a741-d88a2c5d1e32
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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