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Homecare Service Placement - ID350305

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a homecare service placement under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,953.28, is set to commence on the 27th of November, 2025, and will run until the 26th of November, 2029, with services delivered in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT). The award was activated on the 26th of November, 2025, signifying the transition from the award stage, with the participation of large-scale supplier Springfield Home Care Services Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering long-term care solutions. The tender supports the involvement of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a platform for smaller entities to engage in competitive market dynamics typically dominated by larger companies. Businesses specialising in homecare services and with experience in framework agreement participation would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and establishing a presence in the Darlington area.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID350305

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID350305

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-384c669d-20aa-431d-9ec5-41634be407b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b6bf87-48a8-4fd9-925b-5cc6abb17192
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
£140,953 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,953 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 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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