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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award process for the 'Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1' contract, focusing on health and social work services. This contract had an end date for tenders on 17th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2030. Situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through selective methods via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £47,742.24, aims to provide essential homecare services in the specified region, marking a significant opportunity for engaging suitable suppliers in the health and social services sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in health and social work services. The involvement of Darlington Borough Council as the contracting authority ensures a stable and promising venture for businesses capable of meeting the service demands within the contract period. The successful supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, highlights the suitability for well-established providers who can navigate framework agreements effectively. Businesses looking to grow in the regional market could find this sector-specific opportunity ideal for expanding their service range and establishing long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ac941c6-a798-410d-a720-f6528fc4b847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbc560-23e8-4fac-a347-3f4aa7b4487c
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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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