Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 12:17

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, seeking to place a contract for homecare services under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1". The tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically designed for implementation in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process was at the award update stage as of 12th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2030. Initiated using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, it is aimed at facilitating the service deployment valued at £31,828.16 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in homecare operations. The award has been successfully granted to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, indicating the suitability of large-scale enterprises, although SMEs and VCSEs were also encouraged to partake. Businesses looking to expand in the North East, with capacity to deliver long-term domiciliary services, stand to gain from such contracts, thereby contributing to business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Placement Service - ID 287164 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670c1d81-cab6-4e15-81d0-4832b49f0b33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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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