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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfa3b088-f8db-4519-9e02-45a2aab406c9

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, identified as Lot 2 under ID 381611. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2026, with the subsequent contract commencing from 29th January 2026 and set to run until 28th January 2030. As of 12th March 2026, the award was formally published, marking the transition to the award stage with CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED as the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. While the process was selective, the project accommodated participation from SMEs and VCSEs, affirming its inclusive approach for smaller or community-focused enterprises. Companies in the North East, or those able to deliver services in this region, are especially well-positioned to benefit from this contract valued at £381,611. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning four years, offers a stable and enduring opportunity for growth to the successful supplier.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 381611 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3373cd16-53f9-47f5-8d39-098d0cf00022 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,914 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £381,611 |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3373cd16-53f9-47f5-8d39-098d0cf00022

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3373cd16-53f9-47f5-8d39-098d0cf00022
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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