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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36cd7a6f-9f7c-4b3b-9b6c-db1d2c3247f7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1," categorised under health and social work services. The award stage of the process was reached on 14 April 2026, and the contract is set to operate from 15 April 2026 to 14 April 2030. The procurement was initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is intended to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, amounting to £80,225.60. Targeted specifically at supporting SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive homecare services. The framework agreement procurement method allows eligible companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in this tender. Businesses with expertise in delivering health and social work services within the UK have a chance to collaborate with Darlington Borough Council and expand their operations. The awarded supplier for this contract, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, is a large company, indicating the scope and scale of the service requirements, thus offering substantial long-term business potential.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID293321 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97571cb8-d6f7-4f0b-91c9-71e63b675e1e |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,225 |
| 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 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97571cb8-d6f7-4f0b-91c9-71e63b675e1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97571cb8-d6f7-4f0b-91c9-71e63b675e1e
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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