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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5001479"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5001479

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af22748b-9943-4928-bffa-a4b630ffdd0f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The contract was awarded successfully with the procurement process being a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for service delivery is specified by the postal code DL1 5QT in England. Significant dates include the end of the tender period on 14th December 2025, with the contract starting on 15th December 2025 and concluding on 14th December 2029. The award was published on 6th January 2026, indicating the procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth within the homecare service sector, particularly suited for large organisations or SMEs capable of delivering health and social work services. The involvement of a call-off from an existing framework agreement suggests a streamlined process for qualified suppliers. CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, was successful in securing the contract, highlighting the opportunity for businesses with the capability to service the requirements of the framework. This procurement may also appeal to VCSEs given their suitability consideration. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality care services in the Darlington area could benefit from similar future tenders.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5001479

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b38bcda-6a46-4713-9e69-16602a2f7ce2 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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 Jan 2026 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b38bcda-6a46-4713-9e69-16602a2f7ce2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b38bcda-6a46-4713-9e69-16602a2f7ce2
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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