Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID183577 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council for a Homecare Service Placement under Lot 1, classified within the health and social work services industry (CPV code 85000000). This tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in Darlington, England, the procurement's tender period concluded on 17th August 2025, with the contract period set from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2029. The procurement is at the award stage, having been completed with an active award published on 4th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in providing health and social services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the nature and scope of the services required. The contract valued at £63,656.32 has been awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, indicating potential profitability and partnership opportunities for similar businesses looking to engage in the service delivery within the framework of public sector health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID183577 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID183577 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9188c344-4524-4196-8d86-5378eaca4f48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161cc522-967d-493e-95aa-aa9946dcdbcb
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2029 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
Not specified
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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