Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a homecare service placement, identified as ID189044, specifically targeting Lot 1. This contract, classified under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000), will cover services in the Darlington area, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, with the award announced on 4th February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2029. The tender was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing those enterprises an opportunity within this service sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the health and social care industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those involved as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to participate. Such contracts can support business growth by providing a stable revenue stream over the three-year contract period. Companies like Springfield Home Care Services Limited, which has been awarded this procurement, demonstrate suitability and readiness to meet the council’s service expectations, positioning themselves advantageously for future projects within this sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-333e4fa5-3789-43ac-a56e-22d0e48af0b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fdf7a7-d723-4275-a5f8-b9adfe5d8854
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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 3-4 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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