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Homecare Service Placement - ID299127 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves a contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID299127 - Lot 1," managed by Darlington Borough Council, the buying organisation. This contract falls within the health and social work services category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is £35,659.52. The contract period runs from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2030. The tender stage concluded on 7th June 2026, with the contract awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale organisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that excel in providing bespoke homecare solutions. The framework agreement approach indicates that firms with prior experience in such procurement structures may have advantages. Small, medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly considered suitable, suggesting a strategic opening for businesses seeking expansion in the public sector care services market, especially those based or operational in the North East of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID299127 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID299127 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c517b20-8b4c-4cec-8e1e-8b865b536b07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60bc3412-0a6a-4b8b-a423-9a79a654a84f
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
£35,659 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,659 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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