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Homecare Service Placement - ID364273

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for a homecare service placement under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £447,672, and it will span from 14th February 2025 to 13th February 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, with the initial tender period having ended in February 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract especially suitable, given its alignment with the public sector's emphasis on such organisations. With a significant contract length and value, businesses that can deliver efficient and effective health and social work services, particularly in the Darlington area, stand to benefit from this opportunity for growth and partnership in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID364273

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID364273

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9627294a-974c-4f1d-b855-043b1c8791f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7577e56a-605d-4318-bd48-f931301edea2
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
£447,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2029 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
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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