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Homecare Service Placement - ID182277 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID182277 - Lot 1" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the Health and Social Work Services industry category in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender period ending on 6th May 2026. The contract, valued at £73,062.08, spans from 7th May 2026 to 6th May 2030. The procurement stage is now complete, having reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 6th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. The framework agreement methodology could be particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand within the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing care and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID182277 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID182277 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e61abdea-4ff8-4f86-ab84-a09992eccda1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59783551-074a-4225-a2bd-275d951018f9
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
£73,062 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 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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