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Homecare Service Placement - ID5020948 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a homecare service placement under Lot 1, identified as ID5020948. The procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and will be implemented in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage concluded with the contract awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 3rd June 2026. The total contract value is £63,015.68, and the contract period spans from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly large-scale enterprises with the capability to meet regional service delivery standards. Companies focused on expanding their service offerings to local governments can benefit from the contract's extended duration, allowing for strategic positioning in public service delivery. Although it is aimed at large suppliers, SMEs and VCSEs might still find subcontracting opportunities within the framework due to the suitability criteria highlighted by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5020948 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5020948 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a31fd41-5e45-4e43-b398-a3a39005e9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e835ad3-8048-4e4a-b3b0-b45a926133b4
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
£63,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 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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