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Homecare Service Placement - ID5003619

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, focussed on the Homecare Service Placement, specifically in the health and social work services category. The contract, valued at £34,112, was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. The process employed a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract covers services within the postal code DL1 5QT in England and follows a timeline starting from 4th March 2025 until 3rd March 2029. The award stage of the procurement concluded successfully on 3rd March 2025, with the official notice published later on 10th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the contract's provisions for such organisations. Companies targeting regional or local government contracts in the UK, particularly those with the capacity to meet the needs of Darlington Borough Council, would find this an appealing opportunity to expand their operations. The long-term duration of the contract also provides a stable engagement, conducive to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5003619

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5003619

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ff37aad-6079-4ce2-a8e7-9e84902ed8b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044a173e-c73e-4f6d-92a4-e90ce856edeb
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
£34,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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