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Homecare Service Placement - ID409013

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, operating as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID409013", within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in Darlington, England, with postal code DL1 5QT, the contract runs from 30 April 2025 to 29 April 2029, and was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED. The award notice was published on 8 September 2025, with the contract valued at £31,828.16. This contract falls under the 'services' procurement category and is currently in the award stage.

This homecare service tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social care services. SMEs and VCSEs may find this tender particularly appealing due to the suitability requirements, although it was ultimately awarded to a large-scale supplier. Companies operating within the Darlington area or with existing framework agreements in educational or governmental settings are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and expand its client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID409013

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID409013

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d318ed0e-15d9-4e14-94aa-a4a8dfe23ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e95cc1-656c-4229-9b7e-3b6df27b5f9d
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2029 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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