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Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1

Darlington Borough Council

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24 Sep 2026 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council procured homecare services in the North East. The requirement is described as a homecare service placement, within health and social care services. The work is delivered in the North East of England. This is a council-funded service requirement, rather than a purchase of goods or construction works.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. The award date was 31 July 2026, and the contract period runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2030. The awarded value is £33,429.76. The council used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 30 July 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is recorded as active.

For suppliers preparing to compete for a similar Darlington Borough Council requirement, this award demonstrates demand for homecare service placements delivered in the North East. Credible competitors would need to show they can provide reliable homecare support and meet the council’s placement needs across the contract term. The selected provider was a large homecare services company, but the procurement was also marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that smaller and mission-led providers may be relevant competitors. Suppliers already on an appropriate framework, or able to qualify for one, would be well placed to compete for a future call-off using this route. The award provides a reference point for the type of provider the council selected for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d104a5f9-99fd-46e8-8ce2-fd868dd2c33f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d37710-5c79-46cd-858b-551796c63fb0
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
£33,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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