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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81d10915-ca43-4e0e-a916-f6ac26e589f0

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529" under the Health and Social Work Services category. This process, which took place in Darlington, England, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its award stage on 22nd April 2025, with the contract effective from 23rd April 2025 until 22nd April 2029. The total value of this contract is £47,742.24. This procurement was aimed at service delivery within the postal code area DL1 5QT and was ideally suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in homecare services. The process favoured competitive service providers, including SMEs and VCSEs, that are capable of delivering high-quality care within an established framework agreement. For businesses seeking to grow, participating in such contracts can enhance credibility, expand client bases, and establish long-term service relationships with local councils. The awarded supplier, CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large enterprise, demonstrates that both SMEs and larger companies can successfully engage in this market, suggesting opportunities for diverse business scales to bid on similar future contracts.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019529

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd6c801-a9e9-4701-a06b-df3fbd85a981 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2029 |
| 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd6c801-a9e9-4701-a06b-df3fbd85a981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd6c801-a9e9-4701-a06b-df3fbd85a981
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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