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Homecare Service Placement - ID5021327 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5021327 - Lot 1" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the health and social work services industry category within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase concluded on 17 March 2026, with the contract subsequently awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. This process proceeded under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 18 March 2026 and is set to run until 17 March 2030, valued at £31,828.16. The key milestone was the award date on 17 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering health and social care services, particularly those capable of operating within framework agreements. Its competitive nature, tailored towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggests that organisations with experience and capability in these areas would be particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth. This offers a pathway for expansion in the public sector market, especially for firms focusing on regional service delivery within the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5021327 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5021327 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fc37a40-d34b-49e4-afec-0a2072aae348
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b767939-8235-4f88-ad17-58d253a37940
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 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
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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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