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Homecare Service Placement - ID385276

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement under ID385276. This contract falls within the health and social work services sector, identified by CPV code 85000000, and is geographically focused in Darlington, England. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded with an active status as of 1st December 2025, with announcements published on 6th January 2026. The contract period starts on 2nd December 2025 and ends on 1st December 2029, with a total value of £38,176.32.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those looking to engage with public sector clients. Given the selective procurement method and the framework call-off specifics, well-established businesses capable of providing comprehensive homecare services would be well-suited to pursue such contracts in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also benefit from engaging with similar opportunities, improving their growth and strategic positioning within the health and social care market. The awarded contract was given to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, highlighting potential opportunities for other firms in similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID385276

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID385276

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72650775-8325-46ab-9def-79c6513f75c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20e4b09-ccba-4c1b-9371-7fcf4fe76925
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
£38,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 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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