Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015740 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5015740 - Lot 1" in the Health and Social Work Services category. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was focused on providing homecare services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED for the period starting from 20th May 2026 to 19th May 2030, with a value of £83,574.40. The award stage was marked complete on 19th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. Organisations that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement process, indicating opportunities for a broad range of service providers. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their market reach and establish themselves as key players in regional health service frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015740 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5015740 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c855efda-88e8-4dea-b592-f68c62abfb31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70262e1a-5c44-48ba-bcb5-edf597185811
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
£83,574 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 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
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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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