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Homecare Service Placement - ID379412 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID379412 - Lot 1". This contract falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and is focused on service delivery within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the award active since 31 May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030. The total contract value is £66,859.52.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the health and social work sectors. The procurement process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The successful supplier for this project is Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale provider, indicating potential advantages for similar-sized organisations. Engaging in this procurement process could be especially beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector service contracts within the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID379412 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID379412 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04c1238c-aa92-4827-a6ba-c6f83fb36596
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215a04f8-51f9-44d6-9458-3053fed25186
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
£66,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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