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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID250639 - Lot 2"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID250639 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-594c43d2-109a-48f4-920d-bdf57e1a1449

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID250639 - Lot 2," which falls under the health and social work services category. The contract is structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. It is located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT) and pertains to the service industry category. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the award being activated on 1st February 2026 and the contract commencing on 2nd February 2026. It will run until 1st February 2030, with a contract value of £47,742.24. Chloe Nicholas of Darlington Borough Council is the contact person for this procurement.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to expand their portfolio, especially those providing homecare services. Given that the tender is appropriate for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller organisations and community enterprises have a viable opportunity to compete and secure a stable, long-term contract. The engagement of a large supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, as the awarded supplier demonstrates the scale and scope the procuring authority is seeking, thereby encouraging similarly positioned organisations to consider such contracts for potential business growth.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID250639 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f303dbe-4150-48b1-9d5f-f1fe714f64a1 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,742 |
| 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 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f303dbe-4150-48b1-9d5f-f1fe714f64a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f303dbe-4150-48b1-9d5f-f1fe714f64a1
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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