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Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement, tender ID 307208 - Lot 1, with a focus on health and social work services. This award, announced on 1st April 2026, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period beginning on 5th January 2026 and ending on 4th January 2030. The total contract value is £36,375.04. This procurement caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), potentially creating diverse business opportunities.

This tender serves as a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and organisations with capabilities in homecare are particularly well-suited to compete, given the service's alignment with regional support needs and the framework agreement's selective nature. Partnering with a government body such as Darlington Borough Council can provide reliable income over the four-year contract period, promoting stability and growth for businesses within the sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8570e98e-1bc5-424e-a8d2-87f664a48cff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae3f82-2bce-4e5b-b829-97bb74b1a14d
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
£36,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 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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