Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID356900 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Homecare Service Placement - ID356900 - Lot 1," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the North East of England, the contract spans from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2030. With an award value of £63,656.32, this process has reached the award stage, published on 1st April 2026, with the successful supplier being Springfield Home Care Services Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its focus on homecare services in the health and social work sector. Companies with experience in health and social care services, particularly those familiar with homecare, are well-positioned to leverage this contract. The structured nature of the call-off framework agreement simplifies the procurement process, offering a steady revenue stream over several years for the appropriate supplier. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector in the North East can benefit substantially from participating in similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID356900 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID356900 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b18f1c5-d0dd-4d49-811d-a3ecfca3aa3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1a0989-3ecf-4515-bab7-d6d405157394
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 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
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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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