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Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a homecare service placement, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1," has been successfully completed by Darlington Borough Council. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method was used, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2030, with the award being published on 11th March 2026. Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, England, is the buying organisation, while SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED is the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their footprint in the health and social work sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in delivering homecare services, particularly those that can leverage a framework agreement to streamline service provision. Companies that specialise in health and social services can expect to achieve business growth by securing similar contracts and establishing a reliable presence in the North East region of the UK.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e572fa3-8f50-439f-b22b-894c3b2065bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5cf516-fc83-4592-a329-05a89fc576d2
Current Stage
Award
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
£47,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 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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