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Homecare Service Placement - ID5007932

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:19

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5007932" which falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is to be delivered in Darlington (postcode DL1 5QT) with the contract period running from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2029. The contract, valued at £100,031.36, was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 20th April 2025, with the official award notice being published on 8th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to secure long-term contracts, particularly those structured to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise and capacity to deliver comprehensive homecare services in the Darlington area may find this type of procurement advantageous for business growth. This successfully awarded contract to a large-scale provider like Springfield Home Care Services Limited highlights the potential for robust business development within structured framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007932

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007932

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-944ecdd6-cbd5-4870-b3b7-82a2cae50324
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c718c702-478b-4fa2-8b4f-2f4048461808
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
£100,031 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,031 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07597389520

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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