Award

Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is centred around the acquisition of homecare service placements by Darlington Borough Council in the North East, United Kingdom. With a focus on health and social work services, the tender falls under the CPV classification 85000000. As of 29th April 2026, the award stage is complete, having commenced on the 17th April 2026 and will run until 16th April 2030. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 71,635.20 and was published on 29th April 2026 on Contracts Finder, following its activation on 16th April 2026. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the homecare sector.

Businesses capable of enhancing their service offerings in health and social care can benefit significantly from this contract opportunity. The framework setup favours selective procurement, providing growth potential especially for SMEs and VCSEs suited to deliver quality homecare services. Darlington Borough Council's engagement in such contracts represents a substantial opportunity for providers of care services to establish a partnership that spans several years. Large-scale providers like the awarded supplier, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, may find this contract particularly beneficial as they strengthen their presence in the public sector. Enterprises prioritising service quality in health care, with a regional focus on the North East of England, are well-positioned to compete within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faae58e9-b64a-4ff5-a048-26219049d02e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca5052-8331-4aed-8f5c-15d2420e3c93
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
£71,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 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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