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Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID358848" was undertaken by Darlington Borough Council, operating from Town Hall, Darlington, England. This contract is classified under "Health and social work services" with a CPV code of 85000000. The procurement followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £68,203.20, covered services to be delivered specifically within postal code DL1 5QT. The tender phase concluded on 24th May 2025, with the award decision published on 9th September 2025. The service contract is active and spans from 25th May 2025 to 24th May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business expansion, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, as both types are deemed suitable. Businesses operating within the health and social care industry, particularly those capable of providing homecare services, would find this contract highly pertinent. The framework agreement's nature offers a streamlined path to securing repeat business, benefiting firms focused on long-term engagements in the Darlington area. The awarded contract, facilitated by the proficient supplier, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, exemplifies how sizeable firms can leverage such opportunities through effective alignment with local government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d9cb6f-0967-4c8f-99a2-3c7464a2af4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70925715-af3e-432b-9a4c-7ac9ec5cc2ae
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
£68,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 24 May 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
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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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