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15 Jul 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID401224 - Lot 1" conducted by Darlington Borough Council has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work services category and is located in the North East region, United Kingdom. With the procurement concluded on 15th July 2026, the value of the contract is £46,795.84. The process was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th May 2026 and the contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and lasting until 10th May 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering quality homecare. The process favoured both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, indicating a level of inclusivity that can foster growth in these sectors. Businesses with a strong service orientation and presence in the North East are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, as demonstrated by Springfield Home Care Services Limited, the large-scale organisation awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID401224 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID401224 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58b122b7-0c1e-4898-af42-e7eb984d407b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfa6cd6-6782-47f5-bd99-796fcd9114be
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
£46,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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