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Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1" has been completed by Darlington Borough Council. The process falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with a focus on providing homecare services. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contractual period for this tender spans from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2030, with services delivered to the address in postal code DL1 5QT. Darlington Borough Council led the procurement, aiming to enhance local health and social care offerings. The award stage concluded on 19th January 2026, with Springfield Home Care Services Limited securing the contract valued at £31,828.16.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. The involvement of smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, as the process is suitable for these types of organisations. Companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio or those aiming for a foothold in Darlington's social care market could benefit from similar future opportunities. The procurement demonstrates an exemplar setup for organisations familiar with framework agreements, highlighting the relevance for SMEs to connect with public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcb85693-2fe5-4dd5-ba54-9c3937be8e26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcbc32c-62cd-4396-9138-e4b985ebe95a
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
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 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
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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