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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID398703"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID398703

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf7f04b7-6a42-4f77-86fa-4105c191c97e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, England, has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The contract, valued at £63,656.32, was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process culminated with the award notice published on 6th January 2026. The contract period is set from 9th December 2025 to 8th December 2029, and it will be executed in the area surrounding postal code DL1 5QT, which indicates a localised delivery within Darlington.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality homecare solutions. Given the emphasis on selective procurement, businesses that are part of or can access suitable framework agreements stand a competitive edge. Additionally, the procurement process's suitability criteria mention encouragement towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting diverse business participation. The awarded contract to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, demonstrates the potential for both large and smaller-scale providers to engage in similar future opportunities by aligning with frameworks and demonstrating capacity to deliver specified services effectively.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID398703

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30b4ee0-fb26-40dd-b9b6-8317cd62969e |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 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 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30b4ee0-fb26-40dd-b9b6-8317cd62969e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30b4ee0-fb26-40dd-b9b6-8317cd62969e
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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