Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 12:25

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of homecare service placement under Lot 1, with the procurement classified under health and social work services. The contract, valued at £134,132.96, will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This process was initiated through a tender and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2030, having concluded the tender period on 4th March 2026. The award was published on 11th March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It exemplifies strategic growth potential, offering long-term contractual engagement over the course of four years. The selective procurement method through a framework agreement may provide further occasions for qualified businesses to establish or maintain a foothold in this sector, fostering competitive advancement and stability. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale entity, will serve as the supplier, benefitting from increased visibility and operational scalability. For other potential bidders, aligning services within regional and framework specifications may enhance eligibility for similar future endeavours.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df83d05-3316-4667-83ae-304c93e06625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788b02f8-d17e-4673-912c-b2d0de58b2ce
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
£134,132 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,132 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 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
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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