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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cff20fc-681a-42bf-b78e-76f9245fd597

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## Summary

The recent award in the procurement process overseen by Darlington Borough Council pertains to a Homecare Service Placement, classified under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). Located in England, specifically with delivery to DL1 5QT, the procurement reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 16th December 2025. This process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2029, with the total contract value being £36,375.04. The tender, noted for its suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), concluded its tender period on 16th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing home care services, particularly those experienced in framework agreements. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on their suitability. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, reflects the scale and expertise required to secure such opportunities. This contract provides a stable, long-term engagement for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the health and social care sector, offering substantial potential for growth and partnership with a local government body.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5016969

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2815ae-7b01-4709-ad78-ca52ffb589b1 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,375 |
| 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 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2815ae-7b01-4709-ad78-ca52ffb589b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2815ae-7b01-4709-ad78-ca52ffb589b1
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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