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Homecare Service Placement - ID5019437 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5019437 - Lot 1," operating within the health and social work services industry category. This contract has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with Springfield Home Care Services Limited as the supplier. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award, which has an approximate value of GBP 48,950.72, was finalised on 1st June 2026, with the contract period starting on 2nd June 2026 and ending on 1st June 2030. The notice of the award was published on 3rd June 2026, marking the completion stage of the tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises with capabilities in health and social work services. The focus on facilitating homecare services aligns well with companies that have a robust infrastructure and capacity to meet regional demand efficiently. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable during the selection process, indicating openings for diverse participation in future tenders. Suppliers with a strong presence or the ambition to expand in the North East region could particularly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019437 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5019437 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4b33f45-8289-4ad0-b014-31316c4012b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acaf990c-ba2f-4496-87ff-33a7a9e00a56
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
£48,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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