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Homecare Service Placement - ID373853

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID373853," classified under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000). The process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, with a total value of £45,468.80, and it will run from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2029. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, particularly targeting the postal code area DL1 5QT. The latest stage of this procurement is the awarding stage, marked as complete as of 9th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the Health and social work services sector, especially those capable of participating in framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those aligned with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this type of contract advantageous due to its strategic long-term potential and the assured demand for homecare services. Firms with a robust capacity to manage ongoing service needs will particularly benefit from such contracts supporting business growth and stability over multiple years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID373853

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID373853

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bbf0b4a-727e-417c-bedc-122190460a83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52d70be-b6e0-44ee-8219-906c84019552
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
£45,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 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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