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Homecare Service Placement - ID301825 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID301825 - Lot 1" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council. This tender, classified under the "Health and social work services" category, pertains to service provision in the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 19th June 2026 and the subsequent contract period running from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2030. The total contract value is £150,433.92, and the tender was completed for a service that offers significant potential for businesses in the health and social services sector.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the public sector market, particularly those offering health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly appealing due to its alignment with their capabilities and the nature of the framework agreements. Springfield Home Care Services Limited was the successful bidder, indicating the potential for large-scale providers specialising in homecare services to also engage and benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID301825 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID301825 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-724afd62-a822-4629-80eb-6897a5f9b5b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae7003d-e6c9-4b73-9bcb-7a408ebedc76
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
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2030 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
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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