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Homecare Service Placement - 5007932

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the Homecare Service Placement, identified by the ID5007932. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, classified with the CPV code 85000000, and specifically targets services within Darlington, England, at postal code DL1 5QT. The contract, valued at £104,578.24, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key procurement stages concluded on 1st June 2025, with the contract period extending from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2029, marking the finalisation at the award stage as of the latest update on 9th September 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for vendors in the health and social services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The procurement process, outlined as selective, could be ideal for businesses already familiar with or operating within framework agreements, offering them a pathway for sustained business with a reliable public sector entity such as the Darlington Borough Council. The significant contract value and extended duration suggest considerable potential for business growth, particularly for those offering specialised homecare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - 5007932

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007932

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a09fa627-c6aa-4704-bdc1-bd78ad09e152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98ca603-2dfb-4aa9-b662-491a5303b421
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
£104,578 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,578 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 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
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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

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