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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID359685"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID359685

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5a95ad2-ad8b-43b6-9b94-e9b4b655369b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID359685," managed by Darlington Borough Council, has entered the award stage, having been completed. The contract, classified under the health and social work services industry (CPV code 85000000), relates to the provision of homecare services. The services are located in Darlington, with a postal code of DL1 5QT. This tender, valued at £74,786.40, was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12th December 2025 and will run until 11th December 2029. It was awarded to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale organisation based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social work sectors, particularly those that specialise in homecare services. Both SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors could find such tenders appealing, especially given the focus on framework agreements that might cater more to these types of entities. The long contract duration offers a stable business opportunity, and organisations with a track record in providing reliable and professional healthcare services should consider entering into this market to achieve growth.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID359685

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be4c1b4-1768-4763-b5f8-ae4b85abc98f |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,786 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,786 |
| 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 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be4c1b4-1768-4763-b5f8-ae4b85abc98f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be4c1b4-1768-4763-b5f8-ae4b85abc98f
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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