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Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1" contract, classified under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with an active award status as of 16th March 2026. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2030. The contract, valued at £79,570.40, aligns with the interests of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. It provides a four-year contract period, allowing for stable business growth and planning. Companies that have previously engaged in health and social work services and are familiar with framework agreements will find this tender particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity is favourable for SMEs and VCSEs, allowing them to expand their operations within the North East region under the auspices of a local governmental authority, Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9716b09-3ed5-486c-8b6f-969790881c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8077025c-3662-4365-90c1-f1ccbb5221f0
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
£79,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 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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