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Homecare Service Placement - ID394192

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has recently completed the award stage of their procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID394192," classified under the "Health and social work services" category. This aimed to provide a comprehensive homecare service within Darlington, England, specified by the postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 5th October 2025. The associated contract period is set from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2029, offering a substantial opportunity to deliver consistent services over four years with a total contract value of £63,656.32 GBP.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the health and social services sector, due to its alignment with sustainable service delivery and community care enhancement. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or businesses aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the buyer's preferences and criteria. The contract has been awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, indicating a competitive opportunity for similar organisations in the framework to engage with future tenders of this nature. Through participation, businesses can leverage such governmental opportunities for substantial service contracts, thus potentially facilitating their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID394192

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID394192

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5c03bb5-ff75-4a8c-8fb6-f3d2c92704ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4528a0e-98c8-4917-a7cf-3e0503f23e85
Current Stage
Award
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
£63,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 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

Notice Documents

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