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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID382228"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID382228

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20e5e091-4cf3-4bb2-8171-e2c07e09a5cb

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, under the industry category of health and social work services, classified with the code 85000000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to ensure quality and suitability. The contract, valued at £60,467.68, was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 11 May 2025, with the contract period starting on 12 May 2025 and ending on 11 May 2029. The services will be delivered in Darlington, England, at postal code DL1 5QT. This marks the completion stage of the procurement, indicated by the awarding status as active on the same date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that engage in social care activities. The tender process favoured entities capable of joining framework agreements, indicating potential growth for companies able to navigate selective procurement processes. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing comprehensive care services could significantly benefit by aligning with such frameworks and engaging in similar future tenders. This serves as an opportunity for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with public sector clients like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID382228

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14848848-9ae2-4862-9f20-7c7a0a30a86e |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,467 |
| 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

- 9 Sep 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14848848-9ae2-4862-9f20-7c7a0a30a86e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14848848-9ae2-4862-9f20-7c7a0a30a86e
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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