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Homecare Service Placement - ID5022383 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5022383 - Lot 1" contract, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The procurement process was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract focuses on service delivery within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £66,859.52. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2026, and the contract will be active from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2030. The procurement has been awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, specifically those in the health and social work services industry, to establish a long-term presence within public sector frameworks. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given their potential for adaptability and innovation in service delivery. Partnerships with local councils like Darlington Borough Council can enhance business credibility, lead to further opportunities in the public sector, and drive revenue growth through sustained contracts over multiple years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5022383 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5022383 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-909baefe-fdf5-4590-b499-7197241517c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dab4133-4e87-485b-bd5c-c845e22b1c06
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
£66,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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