Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID374578

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Oct 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID374578," under the health and social work services category. The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded with the award stage. The contract, valued at £31,828.16, is set to commence on 3rd October 2025 and conclude on 2nd October 2029. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, at postal code DL1 5QT. The award announcement was published on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of managing long-term contracts within a framework agreement. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly noted for suitability, indicating potential growth for smaller or social enterprises looking to expand their service delivery capabilities in the public sector. Engaging in such a contract can offer substantial growth potential, positioning businesses in a stable sector with continued demand for homecare services.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID374578

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID374578

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f8a5fcf-819c-4e4b-bc47-1339a9e5d864
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7934f803-5f79-4e84-b146-8f081565c464
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
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 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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