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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID178261 - Lot 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID178261 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15a37e29-28a4-4e14-a057-f1bc8f8124d6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID178261 - Lot 1", under the tag "award". This tender, which falls within the health and social work services industry category, is focused on services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, with the contract period spanning from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2030. With a procurement method described as a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective tender process was completed on the 5th of April 2026, and the award was made active on the same day, culminating in a contract valued at £78,798.72.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that align with the requirements of care service provision at a large scale. It is an excellent opening for SMEs and VCSEs to leverage their capabilities in providing tailored home care solutions within the community. Given the framework agreement procurement method, compliant businesses looking to expand into regional service delivery in the North East are encouraged to engage with such opportunities for sustainable growth and market penetration.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID178261 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcfe601-ec4f-4cfd-956a-2c478df685f4 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,798 |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcfe601-ec4f-4cfd-956a-2c478df685f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcfe601-ec4f-4cfd-956a-2c478df685f4
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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