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Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1" within the health and social work services category. This procurement, facilitated through a selective method involving call-off from a framework agreement, was targeted at the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 15th April 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 21st April 2026 and conclude on 20th April 2030. The awarded contract, valued at £50,144.64, reflects the Council's commitment to procuring essential services under transparent and competitive terms.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in homecare services. With a contract duration of four years, companies that can provide health and social care services efficiently will find this an attractive proposition for sustained business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, showcasing a focus on fostering inclusivity and diversity in procurement. Large-scale service providers, like Springfield Home Care Services Limited, have demonstrated successful engagement through such frameworks, providing an exemplary path for other businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55b98f8e-a1a2-414b-a1db-3fe35edad69b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d33f530-3eb8-46c8-bff4-aba9c9d8177a
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
£20,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2030 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
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

Notice Documents

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