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Homecare Service Placement - ID319329

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has finalised the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, classified under Health and Social Work Services with a CPV code of 85000000. The procuring authority engaged in a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £127,312.64, was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, with the contract period commencing on 29th August 2025 and concluding on 28th August 2029. This procurement process has moved to the Award stage as of 28th August 2025. The services are designated for the postal code area DL1 5QT in Darlington, England.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of managing long-term service contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, are encouraged to engage, given the framework agreement approach that favours flexible and scalable service providers. This opportunity highlights the potential for businesses to leverage extensive local government contracts to expand their service delivery capabilities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID319329

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID319329

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de8ee4d4-ed07-4551-ba52-b81678f94843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1f40a4-7241-4e5f-b2a9-92ecefd68771
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
£127,312 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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
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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
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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