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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9e31413-1b73-49fd-b7c4-a27efae1c354"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9e31413-1b73-49fd-b7c4-a27efae1c354

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - Lot 2" under the category of health and social work services. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement, aims to deliver homecare services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £33,186.40. The procurement reached the award stage on 17th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 18th February 2026 and continue through to 17th February 2030. This opportunity was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those offering homecare services. Organisations that are capable of providing quality homecare within the specified region could leverage this contract to expand their presence in the public sector. The awarded contract to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicates that resilient companies with the capability to fulfil the contract's requirements are well-positioned to compete successfully. SMEs and VCSEs can also find entry points into the market through similar framework agreements, enhancing diversification and upscaling their operations in service provision.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5016051 - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d155d17-616d-45f3-a336-003a6e2217fd |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,186 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,186 |
| 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 11:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d155d17-616d-45f3-a336-003a6e2217fd
- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d155d17-616d-45f3-a336-003a6e2217fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d155d17-616d-45f3-a336-003a6e2217fd
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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