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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID396990"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID396990

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee72110e-df65-4e69-8acc-3668d7d679a8

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the health and social work services category, with the award completion date published as 10th September 2025. This selective tender process, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in an active award to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED. The total contract value is £72,488, focusing on services to be delivered in the postcode area DL1 5QT, with a contract period starting from 13th March 2025 until 12th March 2029. The procurement process focused on engaging with both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly those able to deliver high-quality homecare services. The selective procurement method indicates that pre-qualified suppliers were involved, making it crucial for businesses looking to expand in this area to ensure they are positioned on relevant framework agreements. Enterprises ranging from SMEs to larger organisations stand to benefit, particularly those capable of adapting to the delivery requirements within the specified geographic location.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID396990

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e02a41-4a6c-4da2-93b3-a3718fef06cb |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,488 |
| 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e02a41-4a6c-4da2-93b3-a3718fef06cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e02a41-4a6c-4da2-93b3-a3718fef06cb
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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