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Homecare Service Placement - ID399160 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Darlington Borough Council for a Homecare Service Placement under ID399160 - Lot 1. The contract falls within the Health and social work services category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is completed, with an award stage recorded on 1st April 2026, while the tender period ended on 31st March 2026. The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This selective procurement was arranged via a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the structured and strategic approach taken by the buying organisation.

For businesses looking to expand their portfolios, this tender presents significant growth potential, especially in the healthcare and social work sectors. With the contract value at £31,828.16, it is an attractive opportunity for both SMEs and organisations within the voluntary community and social enterprise sector, aligning well with entities adept in providing healthcare services. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale company located in Leeds, is already involved as the supplier, indicating the calibre of business needed to engage effectively with such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID399160 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID399160 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-736309d0-5a45-4db3-a656-199b81f88ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58bac158-ae8b-4c9f-9353-bf65f95e80f2
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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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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