Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:24

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1", classified under Health and Social Work Services, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract involves services valued at £31,828.16 GBP and follows a selective procurement method characterised by a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until 22 February 2026, leading to the commencement of the contract period on 23 February 2026, which extends until 22 February 2030. The award update was published on 11 March 2026, involving Springfield Home Care Services Limited as the supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the region, aiming to enhance community health and social care through structured service delivery. Businesses with experience in home care services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the existing framework agreement system in place. The partnership with a large-scale supplier, such as Springfield Home Care Services Limited, showcases the potential for various organisations to expand their operations and leverage specialised skills within the health and social services sector.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc9d47f4-6e70-455c-9a7c-e45705a3ac58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77aca463-7112-4f3e-9625-4c4c0d8307bf
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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