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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb61a5d-a7aa-4a84-94d3-500f79a9b19f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded a complete procurement process for the tender titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229," classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This procurement, located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT), follows the selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed with an active status on 7 September 2025, and the notice was published on 6 October 2025. The contract is set to run from 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2029, with a total value of £63,656.32. The buying organisation operates from the Town Hall in Darlington and can be contacted via Chloe Nicholas at chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with an interest in health and social services. The procurement method through a framework agreement offers a streamlined opportunity for suitable businesses to engage in a long-term contract, promoting stability and expansion. CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a recognised SME and VCSE, has been awarded this contract, illustrating the council's focus on nurturing smaller and community-led enterprises. Businesses in similar sectors can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and participate in delivering essential community services.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5012229

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd5d6b-f98b-47ff-b11b-5bbe7e9708ec |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2029 |
| 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 | 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 Oct 2025 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd5d6b-f98b-47ff-b11b-5bbe7e9708ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd5d6b-f98b-47ff-b11b-5bbe7e9708ec
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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