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Homecare Service Placement - ID307208

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID307208". The industry category for this tender falls under Health and Social Work Services, specifically classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered to DL1 5QT, England, with the contract period spanning from 2nd December 2025 to 1st December 2029. The tender process ended with an award on 1st December 2025, and the contract was announced on 6th January 2026, reflecting an investment of £38,176.32.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in health and social care, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. The opportunity is especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the contract's suitability for these entities as outlined in the procurement documentation. Participation in such tenders can aid in business growth through stable, long-term engagements with local councils. While Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale business, secured this contract, similar opportunities in this framework agreement could be available for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the healthcare services sector in the region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID307208

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID307208

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50851822-53c9-41ca-bdbc-6914da9e916a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a472c0-5e5c-4ee4-8ebb-4586f6e81646
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
£38,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 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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