Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID182007 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 May 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID182007 - Lot 1" contract involved Darlington Borough Council as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the "Health and social work services" industry category (CPV: 85000000), is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the award date of 29th April 2026, with the contract period lasting from 30th April 2026 to 29th July 2030, reflecting a long-term commitment. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract considered complete.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses within the health and social work sector. It is well-suited for large businesses like "SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED," the supplier selected for this contract. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for competing in similar procurement opportunities thanks to the targeted focus of the procurement on enhancing homecare services within the community. Engaging in this type of service provision can help businesses build a robust portfolio and gain significant experience in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID182007 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID182007 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bbadb08-c648-4cf9-b994-30dff90dc71f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ef81b4-eb2b-4f67-af0a-2c1865604f41
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
£52,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Jul 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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