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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f68d2e64-4989-4019-9b90-0dd891149464

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" under the industry category of health and social work services, with CPV code 85000000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £72,750.08, is set to begin on 17th September 2025 and will run until 16th September 2029, serving the location with postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington, England. The award was made to CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED on 16th September 2025, with the award notice subsequently published on 1st October 2025. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting a focus on inclusivity in vendor selection.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, especially those equipped to deliver homecare support. The long contract period offers a stable partnership for the supplier, which can contribute to business stability and growth. SMEs and social enterprises are especially encouraged to engage in such tenders, as the procurement framework accommodates organisations of varied scales, fostering a diverse competitive landscape. Businesses with a focus on community-oriented care and services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities due to the inclusivity and specific service requirements involved.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5010347

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da393423-6f50-4130-9d60-3be60eca339d |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,750 |
| 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

- 1 Oct 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da393423-6f50-4130-9d60-3be60eca339d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da393423-6f50-4130-9d60-3be60eca339d
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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