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Homecare Service Placement - ID385004

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, involved the placement of a homecare service, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contract, valued at £38,376, covers services to be delivered in Darlington, England, postal code DL1 5QT. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 10th September 2025. The service contract spans from 13th February 2025 to 12th February 2029, having been actively awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality homecare services. The process was inclusive of SMEs and VCSE organisations, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises aiming to expand in the public health domain. Firms that specialise in homecare and have robust operational frameworks to cater to such long-term contracts would be well-positioned to bid on similar opportunities offered by local councils.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID385004

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID385004

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4e2d09b-f836-4297-9644-0bf89a7e2036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88949109-df47-430a-83f1-a36974c92db8
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
£38,376 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 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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