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Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:26

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves a contract for Homecare Service Placement under Lot 1, valued at £85,255.04. Classified within the health and social work services sector, this contract will commence on 9th March 2026 and terminate on 8th March 2030, focusing on deliveries within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 8th March 2026, with the award published on 11th March 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete with an active status.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for business growth especially for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish themselves in the health and social work services sector. Suitable contenders would include homecare service providers capable of delivering within the identified regional scope. The involvement of an established large-scale supplier like SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, with its operational base in Leeds, highlights the competitive nature of this sector, signalling that businesses offering specialised and scalable homecare services may thrive in such contracts. Businesses focusing on expanding their regional presence and enhancing service delivery capabilities are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d0ccab-c39b-48ec-a925-f6def55d657f
Current Stage
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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
£85,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 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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