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Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1" project in the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £72,750.08, will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 1st April 2026, and the service provision is scheduled from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality homecare services. Firms that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous due to its suitability criteria. The structured framework agreement allows for an efficient procurement process, offering a stable contract period encouraging seamless business growth and continuity within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de33d0fe-00dc-4797-a2f1-cfa94cf55ecf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52cbe54-3252-48a3-8856-51d8233d20f9
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
£72,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 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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