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Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement," classified under the health and social work services industry category. This tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 59,696, commenced on 10th February 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th February 2029. It was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large scale supplier, on 9th February 2025. The relevant operations will take place in Darlington, England, with delivery services directed to the postal code DL1 5QT.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating opportunities for socially-minded or regionally-focused organisations. Successful engagement in tenders such as this could help businesses strengthen their presence and reputation in the public sector service market, as well as establish long-term relationships with local councils like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1af8c983-ab17-4da3-bd8c-818ad0c83170
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7780022-c561-43ef-9e41-8070c26f7603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£59,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 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
Not specified
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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