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01 Jul 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded a public procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement - ID5013012 - Lot 1," focusing on health and social work services. This contract operates within the North East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process adopted a selective procurement method. The tender was awarded on 17th June 2026, with the contract period lasting until 16th June 2030. The awarded contract is valued at £31,041.92. The procurement reached the award stage as of 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those interested in long-term service placements. The procurement process's suitability criteria indicate preferences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a competitive arena for such organisations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality homecare services within the specified region would be well-placed to compete in similar upcoming opportunities. The involvement of Springfield Home Care Services Limited as the supplier showcases the potential for large enterprises to secure influential contracts in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013012 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5013012 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29aeeb8c-5c4d-4656-b496-c8f08f81fd39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b82d06-0625-4016-859e-6f0987831430
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
£31,041 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,041 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2030 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
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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