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Homecare Service Placement - ID309034

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement", classified under the CPV category for health and social work services. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers services to be delivered in Darlington, England, specifically around the DL1 5QT postal code. The procurement stage reached its conclusion with the contract award made active on 16th February 2025, and the services contract is set to run from 17th March 2025 to 16th March 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £44,553.6 GBP, highlighting a significant commitment to health and social care in the region.

The contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social care services industry, particularly those classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) or VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), to gain a foothold in the public sector market. This tender, awarded to a large entity, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, underscores the potential for robust service providers to expand their operations and strengthen their portfolios by delivering quality homecare services. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare solutions can leverage such opportunities to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies like Darlington Borough Council, promoting growth and stability in the sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID309034

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID309034

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae565b5c-e584-452d-a9af-42b941367d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185c797a-dba4-4e5d-aa82-8255e624c57a
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
£44,553 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 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
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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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