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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c8996e-2472-4ad9-89e0-30b3c882d1a1

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## Summary

The Homecare Service Placement contract, identified by ID 5021558 for Lot 2, was awarded by Darlington Borough Council. The procurement process fell under the category of health and social work services, specifically focusing on providing homecare services for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £31,828.16, commenced on 7 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 6 February 2030. The procurement process used a selective approach, issuing a call-off from a framework agreement, and was finalised with an active award status on 12 March 2026. The buyer, Darlington Borough Council, can be contacted through Laura Millard for further details.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in homecare. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically highlighted as suitable for involvement in this type of procurement process, fostering growth opportunities within these sectors. The contract engages the expertise and capacity of large enterprises like CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, but also leaves open future opportunities for businesses with the capability to meet the region's service requirements. With the need for effective homecare solutions increasing, companies with innovative care strategies or those looking to expand their market presence in the North East of England will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5021558 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d48d4e1-31f9-4880-bd64-d2fd0586e627 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,828 |
| 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 11:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d48d4e1-31f9-4880-bd64-d2fd0586e627
- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d48d4e1-31f9-4880-bd64-d2fd0586e627

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d48d4e1-31f9-4880-bd64-d2fd0586e627
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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