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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a308c30c-7e27-4535-9697-de115490e53b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" contract, categorised under Health and social work services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender period having concluded on 2nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £95,484.48, spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The service location is set within Darlington, England, specifically postcode DL1 5QT. This contract was officially awarded on 2nd November 2025 to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, with the award being published on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the health and social work services sector, particularly benefiting enterprises capable of providing homecare services. The procurement process, being open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), encourages diverse business participation. Companies already positioned within framework agreements, or those able to adapt to selective procurement methods, would find this type of contract well-suited to their operations. Such contracts support scalability and market presence in the public services sector, particularly for businesses within or near the specified delivery area.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5017643

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962640ad-add4-49af-a82c-4bdca6e0b1fb |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,484 |
| 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 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962640ad-add4-49af-a82c-4bdca6e0b1fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962640ad-add4-49af-a82c-4bdca6e0b1fb
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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