Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1," categorised under health and social work services. The award stage of the process was reached on 14 April 2026, and the contract is set to operate from 15 April 2026 to 14 April 2030. The procurement was initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is intended to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, amounting to £80,225.60. Targeted specifically at supporting SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive homecare services. The framework agreement procurement method allows eligible companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in this tender. Businesses with expertise in delivering health and social work services within the UK have a chance to collaborate with Darlington Borough Council and expand their operations. The awarded supplier for this contract, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, is a large company, indicating the scope and scale of the service requirements, thus offering substantial long-term business potential.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36cd7a6f-9f7c-4b3b-9b6c-db1d2c3247f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97571cb8-d6f7-4f0b-91c9-71e63b675e1e
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
£80,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 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
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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
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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