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Homecare Service Placement - ID5006565 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed its procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement under ID5006565 - Lot 1, within the Health and social work services category. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method and was specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £33,429.76, commenced on 22nd May 2026 and will conclude on 21st May 2030. The services are to be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, thus making it crucial for potential suppliers to have regional capabilities.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses adept in delivering health and social work services, particularly those located in or willing to operate within the North East. The procurement process was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive opportunity for smaller and community-focused enterprises. Businesses with expertise in homecare services, preferably those that can effectively engage within the specified region, stand to benefit from engaging with such public contracts to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5006565 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5006565 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50464250-06cd-4034-b454-f45b0763209f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a0431d-1592-40f7-adaa-78115a004030
Current Stage
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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
£33,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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