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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-333e4fa5-3789-43ac-a56e-22d0e48af0b6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a homecare service placement, identified as ID189044, specifically targeting Lot 1. This contract, classified under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000), will cover services in the Darlington area, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, with the award announced on 4th February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2029. The tender was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing those enterprises an opportunity within this service sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the health and social care industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those involved as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to participate. Such contracts can support business growth by providing a stable revenue stream over the three-year contract period. Companies like Springfield Home Care Services Limited, which has been awarded this procurement, demonstrate suitability and readiness to meet the council’s service expectations, positioning themselves advantageously for future projects within this sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fdf7a7-d723-4275-a5f8-b9adfe5d8854 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,484 |
| 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fdf7a7-d723-4275-a5f8-b9adfe5d8854

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fdf7a7-d723-4275-a5f8-b9adfe5d8854
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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