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Homecare Service Placement - ID 252180 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:25

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, identified as Lot 1, has been successfully completed by Darlington Borough Council, the buying organisation. This tender, in the health and social work services category, involves services to be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated using a selective procurement method, this acquisition was done through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin from 16 March 2026 and end on 15 March 2030, with the tender period having concluded on 15 March 2026. The total value of the contract is £143,226.72 GBP, and Springfield Home Care Services Limited has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering quality homecare solutions in the North East of England. Suitable candidates include SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), although the current contract was awarded to a large-scale provider. Businesses aiming to grow within the public sector healthcare market can benefit from aligning their offerings to meet similar requirements, enhancing their chances in future procurement processes. The collaboration with Darlington Borough Council may open further avenues for expanding business operations and establishing a strong foothold in the region's service supply chain.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 252180 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 252180 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc078a0-c2d3-40f9-9eb7-cf7dc6a4be60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9f54ae-41c7-4935-acf8-a55603efcc3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£143,226 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,226 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 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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