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Homecare Service Placement - ID189412

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID189412," was conducted by Darlington Borough Council in the category of Health and Social Work Services. The tender used a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 29th September 2025. The awarded contract is set to begin on 30th September 2025 and will run until 29th September 2029, with the delivery location specified as DL1 5QT, Darlington, England. The total contract value amounts to £31,828.16.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses that provide homecare services and have the capacity to manage contracts over multiple years, similar to large-scale suppliers like Springfield Home Care Services Limited, would be well-positioned to compete and grow through such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID189412

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID189412

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f75dac02-d35f-4cb5-833b-a46523ea40aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87245e6-eba7-4ecc-9eb5-a1510992d811
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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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