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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID393698 - Lot 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID393698 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd013145-6a2f-4f6f-8326-ac339969b9f3

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Homecare Service Placement (Lot 2) led by Darlington Borough Council, classified under health and social work services. This contract, valued at £78,434.72, applies the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key locations are Darlington, England, with postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award status marked as active on 14th January 2026. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th January 2026 and run until 14th January 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contract's suitability criteria are inclusive of these entities. It is particularly advantageous for businesses specializing in providing health and social work services that can meet the local needs in Darlington. Entities capable of operating under framework agreements will find this call-off process to be a structured entry point, allowing larger facilitated service provision opportunities through collaboration with local councils like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID393698 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54830234-0df1-4d49-a06d-8386ed82e482 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,434 |
| 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 Feb 2026 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54830234-0df1-4d49-a06d-8386ed82e482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54830234-0df1-4d49-a06d-8386ed82e482
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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