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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID358848"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1af8c983-ab17-4da3-bd8c-818ad0c83170

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement," classified under the health and social work services industry category. This tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 59,696, commenced on 10th February 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th February 2029. It was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large scale supplier, on 9th February 2025. The relevant operations will take place in Darlington, England, with delivery services directed to the postal code DL1 5QT.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive homecare services. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating opportunities for socially-minded or regionally-focused organisations. Successful engagement in tenders such as this could help businesses strengthen their presence and reputation in the public sector service market, as well as establish long-term relationships with local councils like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID358848

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7780022-c561-43ef-9e41-8070c26f7603 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,696 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7780022-c561-43ef-9e41-8070c26f7603

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7780022-c561-43ef-9e41-8070c26f7603
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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