Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID275802 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement of a homecare service placement under "Homecare Service Placement - ID275802 - Lot 1." This process pertains to the health and social work services category, classified under CPV code 85000000, and is located in the North East region of England, United Kingdom. The contracting method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the procurement was completed on 17th April 2026, with the award published on 29th April 2026. The contractual period for the awarded service begins on 18th April 2026 and ends on 17th April 2030. The value of the contract is £50,144.64 GBP.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those that focus on homecare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have suitability for this procurement, highlighting a conducive environment for these entities to engage and grow their business within this scope. The contract was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, indicating a potential for large-scale providers also to participate in similar future tenders overseen by the Darlington Borough Council. Businesses with expertise in delivering health and social work services have the opportunity to explore future frameworks and procurements within this region, fostering their presence and expanding service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID275802 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID275802 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93a99b4a-858e-41ba-8eaa-bc64955c3aaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279b815a-ce1a-4693-a6df-b14fddd8c2c4
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
£50,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 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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