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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012530 - Lot 2"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012530 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab158cca-2cc0-43ba-9f5a-ebd4c2f296a4

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under Lot 2, focusing on health and social work services within the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with a contract value of £33,429.76 GBP. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2030. The procurement was part of a larger framework suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the award being made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive homecare solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to capitalise on this, as the procurement framework advocates inclusivity for diverse organisational scales. The long contract duration provides a stable revenue stream and a chance to forge a robust presence in the public sector market, bolstering business growth and community impact within the local region.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5012530 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48135c9c-a5cc-4a34-9cda-00ef4ba19132 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,429 |
| 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

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48135c9c-a5cc-4a34-9cda-00ef4ba19132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48135c9c-a5cc-4a34-9cda-00ef4ba19132
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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