Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:23

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for Homecare Service Placement under Lot 1, with a contract awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED. Classified under the "Health and social work services" category, this contract covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom and will run from 4th March 2026 until 3rd March 2030. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract valued at £31,828.16. The award was published on 11th March 2026, following the initial award date of 3rd March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which are considered suitable for this type of contract. By participating in contracts like these, businesses can enhance their footprint in the public sector health services market, fostering growth and stability through long-term engagement with local government entities. Darlington Borough Council's framework agreements offer a structured and reliable procurement pathway allowing businesses to develop strong partnerships and possibly expand their service offerings across the region.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fa56de8-9922-420c-9ef3-e42320cf2e57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b20238d-55fb-4eac-a77c-9ce643c6cd3e
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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