Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a 'Homecare Service Placement' under Lot 1, classified within the 'Health and social work services' category. The contract, valued at £95,484.48, commences on 14th March 2026 and runs until 13th March 2030. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and its location is specified in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process was completed with the award to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, made active on 13th March 2026. The award details were published on 1st April 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings within the North East of England. The procurement process supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for firms of varying sizes aiming to secure government contracts and foster business growth. Businesses within this sector can leverage framework agreements to streamline bidding processes and secure new clientele through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8a72cf2-aed1-4741-8ef8-81de807d6082
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39bd9d4-a7a4-487d-846d-2d8fbcdf6914
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
£95,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 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
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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