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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID303890 - Lot 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID303890 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c83fe72-ee53-40cb-acf7-08eae4641de3

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID303890 - Lot 1" contract, valued at £159,140.8. As the buyer, the council aims to secure services within the health and social work category, specifically addressing needs in the North East of England. The procurement process followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage with the contract starting on 16 February 2026 and concluding on 15 February 2030. Businesses interested in this sector should note that key procurement activities were completed by 15 February 2026, paving the way for impactful community and health services delivery over the next four years.

This contract opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in homecare and health services. With Springfield Home Care Services Limited securing the award as the supplier, this indicates that large establishments, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive health services, stand to benefit in such procurements. The suitability criteria explicitly highlight opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting that smaller or non-profit organisations with expertise in homecare services could leverage similar procurement processes to expand their operations. Engaging in such frameworks can facilitate business growth through sustained service delivery, regional development, and collaboration with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Services Placement - ID303890 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d93ae0b-15ee-41c1-af49-0788ef5588df |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,140 |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d93ae0b-15ee-41c1-af49-0788ef5588df
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d93ae0b-15ee-41c1-af49-0788ef5588df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d93ae0b-15ee-41c1-af49-0788ef5588df
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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