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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID191531"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f9a7400-8141-4338-8c48-1520cfd48ad5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID191531

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f9a7400-8141-4338-8c48-1520cfd48ad5

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the awarding stage of the "Homecare Service Placement - ID191531" procurement process within the health and social work services category. This contract, located in Darlington, England (postal code DL1 5QT), was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was active as of 7th December 2025, and the contract period spans from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2029. The awarded contract value is £47,742.24. This process reached the award stage on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive homecare services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this framework procurement approach advantageous for entering or expanding within the public sector market. The procurement process's framework nature ensures opportunities for businesses to compete for future call-offs, allowing them to leverage established agreements to secure ongoing work with the council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID191531

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8779088e-f8f5-4a94-a4f3-00820a02cca1 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,742 |
| 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

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8779088e-f8f5-4a94-a4f3-00820a02cca1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8779088e-f8f5-4a94-a4f3-00820a02cca1
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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