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Homecare Service Placement - ID357832

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 11:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, identified as ID357832. This procurement, valued at £127,312.64, falls under the health and social work services industry category, with services to be delivered in Darlington, England. The contract was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 6 October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 7 October 2025 and concluding on 6 October 2029.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses, particularly for those involved in the health and social care sector. While the contract has been awarded, similar upcoming tenders might be well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enabling access to public sector frameworks and increasing market presence. Companies with relevant experience in delivering home care services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID357832

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID357832

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-852d768e-4525-420d-a88a-c372048f7698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6cddeb9-019b-4bad-99fd-497c37cc634a
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
£127,312 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 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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