Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract "Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, culminating in the award of the contract to Springfield Home Care Services Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services, providing opportunities within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was completed on 14 April 2026, with the contract period extending from 15 April 2026 to 14 April 2030. Businesses interested in engaging further with such contracts should note the procurement stages have advanced to the award phase as per the details most recently published on 15 April 2026.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those suited to delivering homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities, given their suitability for framework agreements. The contract is valued at £82,118.40, representing a substantial investment in the region's health and social care infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale homecare services, like those provided by Springfield Home Care Services Ltd, may find fruitful opportunities in either future phases or similar contracts within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0408866d-1b43-416f-b2c5-2c023595542a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e2b069-1e9e-4756-8a44-8ae8ca02997a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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