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Homecare Service Placement - ID297568

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID297568" was managed by Darlington Borough Council, with an emphasis on providing health and social work services in Darlington, England, classified under the CPV code 85000000. This contract, with a value of £31,828.16, is part of the service procurement category and was executed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tendering process was completed, with the award announced on 28th October 2025, and covers a contract period from 30th October 2025 to 29th October 2029.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially for those small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in Darlington. The contract was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale company, which indicates that businesses capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services over an extended period will be competitive in such tenders. Engaging in similar public procurement opportunities can facilitate business growth by securing long-term contracts with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID297568

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID297568

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-624f83a4-99e7-40dd-a0bb-ff58ecea8b19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131b8305-113d-4f00-b543-7246565200ff
Current Stage
Award
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 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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