Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID191531

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the awarding stage of the "Homecare Service Placement - ID191531" procurement process within the health and social work services category. This contract, located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT), was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was active as of 7th December 2025, and the contract period spans from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2029. The awarded contract value is £47,742.24. This process reached the award stage on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive homecare services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this framework procurement approach advantageous for entering or expanding within the public sector market. The procurement process's framework nature ensures opportunities for businesses to compete for future call-offs, allowing them to leverage established agreements to secure ongoing work with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID191531

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID191531

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f9a7400-8141-4338-8c48-1520cfd48ad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8779088e-f8f5-4a94-a4f3-00820a02cca1
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 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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