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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0408866d-1b43-416f-b2c5-2c023595542a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract "Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, culminating in the award of the contract to Springfield Home Care Services Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services, providing opportunities within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was completed on 14 April 2026, with the contract period extending from 15 April 2026 to 14 April 2030. Businesses interested in engaging further with such contracts should note the procurement stages have advanced to the award phase as per the details most recently published on 15 April 2026.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those suited to delivering homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities, given their suitability for framework agreements. The contract is valued at £82,118.40, representing a substantial investment in the region's health and social care infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale homecare services, like those provided by Springfield Home Care Services Ltd, may find fruitful opportunities in either future phases or similar contracts within the sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 314244 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e2b069-1e9e-4756-8a44-8ae8ca02997a |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,118 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,118 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e2b069-1e9e-4756-8a44-8ae8ca02997a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e2b069-1e9e-4756-8a44-8ae8ca02997a
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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