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01 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID415133 - Lot 1," which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The services will be provided in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract duration beginning on 13th April 2026 and ending on 12th April 2030. The award was officially published on 1st July 2026, following the tender period ending on 12th April 2026.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care, particularly those interested in framework agreements and call-off contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could have significant potential for growth by engaging with similar procurement processes initiated by public sector buyers like Darlington Borough Council. The procurement method supports a structured environment that favours businesses specialising in comprehensive care service provision, ensuring opportunities for impactful participation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID415133 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID415133 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4376f0d3-78bd-407f-a84a-a938f886fefa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e0e0ec-dea5-4107-84d5-40947fbfdbbd
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
£33,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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
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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