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Homecare Service Placement - ID379410 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement, categorised under health and social work services, across the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID379410 - Lot 1," was procured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised with SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 31st May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2026 and spanning until 31st May 2030. This procurement focuses on service delivery and had a tender period that concluded on 31st May 2026, following a complete procurement stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its alignment with the health and social work sector. While the awarded contract is with a large organisation, SMEs and VCSEs may find potential in similar future procurements as the framework agreement suggests recurring opportunities. Companies within the health care, social work, and community services sectors looking to expand in the North East region might consider similar tenders to strategically grow their business through public sector cooperation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID379410 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID379410 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3ed646-1be2-4a22-96ca-68c78b0df062
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
£70,441 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,441 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 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
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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