Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID5004666 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5004666 - Lot 1," aimed at providing health and social work services. This tender falls under the CPV classification 85000000, with a contract value of £33,429.76. The service will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, as part of a four-year contract beginning 12th May 2026 and ending on 11th May 2030. The procurement was conducted through a selective process by calling off from a framework agreement. The award phase was completed, with the contract officially awarded on 11th May 2026 and published on 13th May 2026.

This procurement presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises, as it is deemed suitable for these entities. The involvement in long-term service contracts in the health and social work sector can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and provide a stable revenue stream. Companies that specialise in home care services or have experience with public sector contracts are well-positioned to benefit from future opportunities that may arise from similar tenders by entities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5004666 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5004666 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1935c62-e252-4939-9ba8-68a82d91081e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70854906-03bf-490a-abad-bc210292d775
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
£33,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 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
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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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