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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is engaged in the awarding phase of a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1." This project falls under the industry category of health and social work services, with the service provisions concentrated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has concluded its tender phase on July 14, 2026, and the award was published on July 15, 2026. The contract, valued at £150,433.92, is set to commence on August 7, 2026, and will run until August 6, 2030. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to offer homecare solutions. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale company, has been awarded the contract, signalling possibilities for partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for smaller businesses aiming to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c9d5836-e8c4-4085-a67c-de71d56e3ddc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497cd7e7-06ff-40e4-82de-a47203fd180b
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
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 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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