Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" identified by ID 292533, specifically Lot 1, within the health and social work services industry category. This tender, operating under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, serves the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked by the award phase, with significant timelines including a tender period ending on 9th March 2026, and a contract period commencing on 10th March 2026, running until 9th March 2030. The awarded contract was published on 9th April 2026, with a value of GBP 38,205.44.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria and the nature of services required. Organisations that specialise in health and social work services will find this contract beneficial to expanding their service offerings and client base within the North East. The awarded supplier, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, represents a large-scale enterprise, indicating a competitive landscape where well-established yet agile smaller firms could also thrive by demonstrating quality and cost-effective service delivery within the stipulated framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f76c50-3f9d-4b13-9027-41e28a7082ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e1a21c-69fb-426c-ba6f-e9ca5106ac94
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
£38,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 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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