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Homecare Service Placement - ID316570

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID316570" was managed by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This contract falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with services to be provided at the postal code DL1 5QT. The tender was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th April 2025, and the contract period spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2029. The procurement is currently in the "Award" stage, having been awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, valued at £36,375.04, as announced on 8th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the suitability criteria highlighted by the procurement process. Such tenders can foster business growth by securing long-term service provision contracts with local government bodies, providing stability and an avenue to expand service offerings within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID316570

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID316570

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51bbaa40-c465-4e23-aa33-a773a6bc51ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc2cdd1-9f6b-40a4-8d20-6f069eee8ca8
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
£36,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2029 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
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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