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Homecare Service Placement - ID382228

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, under the industry category of health and social work services, classified with the code 85000000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to ensure quality and suitability. The contract, valued at £60,467.68, was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 11 May 2025, with the contract period starting on 12 May 2025 and ending on 11 May 2029. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, at postal code DL1 5QT. This marks the completion stage of the procurement, indicated by the awarding status as active on the same date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that engage in social care activities. The tender process favoured entities capable of joining framework agreements, indicating potential growth for companies able to navigate selective procurement processes. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing comprehensive care services could significantly benefit by aligning with such frameworks and engaging in similar future tenders. This serves as an opportunity for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with public sector clients like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID382228

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID382228

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e5e091-4cf3-4bb2-8171-e2c07e09a5cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14848848-9ae2-4862-9f20-7c7a0a30a86e
Current Stage
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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
£60,467 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,467 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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