Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID354905

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID354905" in the health and social work services category, with the procurement having reached the award stage. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract began on 29th July 2025 and will conclude on 28th July 2029, with services to be delivered in Darlington, marked by postal code DL1 5QT. The contract is valued at £31,828.16, and the award notice was published on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing homecare services. Companies certified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably suitable to pursue similar opportunities in future frameworks. The awarded supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, demonstrates the potential for substantial growth through long-term public sector contracts, emphasising the importance of engaging in frameworks to access such selective tenders.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID354905

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID354905

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-566b3612-eaf1-44d3-a51a-5dc8a6eef744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705d76b8-9358-4538-9bf3-d91a5bba7620
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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