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Homecare Service Placement - ID5018856

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England, has successfully completed a procurement process entitled "Homecare Service Placement - ID5018856" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £63,656.32, involves services to be delivered at postal code DL1 5QT and was awarded on 22nd April 2025. The contract period spans from 23rd April 2025 until 22nd April 2029, with the award details published on 8th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement demonstrates suitability for these types of organisations. Engaging in such contracts can aid businesses in expanding their market reach and establishing a foothold in the public sector. Companies specialising in healthcare services with the capability to comply with framework agreements are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. The awarded supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, exemplifies the potential for growth by delivering quality homecare services within the specified framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018856

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5018856

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523c1626-08b1-4161-bb67-438ae121f43e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8535a245-b673-447d-905e-c80347a01b7e
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 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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