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Homecare Service Placement - ID288960

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID288960," falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). The tender, which operated under a complete status, involved a selective procurement method where a call-off from a framework agreement was employed. Located in Darlington, England (postcode DL1 5QT), the procurement reached its award stage on 11th August 2025, with publication on 9th September 2025. The contract value is £47,742.24, with the contract period spanning from 12th August 2025 to 11th August 2029. Ms Chloe Nicholas of Darlington Borough Council is the point of contact for the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing qualified homecare services. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its alignment with those sectors. The awarded supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, indicates potential competition and opportunity for similar large-scale businesses looking to expand their service reach in the Darlington area. Given the extended contract period, successful bidders could secure long-term engagement with the local council, thereby facilitating business stability and growth opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID288960

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID288960

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f5cabd0-9510-4c1f-a0a9-ac09d3b02177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87169692-6637-4545-942b-20ebd787af0c
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 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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