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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c9d5836-e8c4-4085-a67c-de71d56e3ddc

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is engaged in the awarding phase of a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1." This project falls under the industry category of health and social work services, with the service provisions concentrated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has concluded its tender phase on July 14, 2026, and the award was published on July 15, 2026. The contract, valued at £150,433.92, is set to commence on August 7, 2026, and will run until August 6, 2030. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to offer homecare solutions. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale company, has been awarded the contract, signalling possibilities for partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for smaller businesses aiming to expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID391484 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497cd7e7-06ff-40e4-82de-a47203fd180b |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,433 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,433 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497cd7e7-06ff-40e4-82de-a47203fd180b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497cd7e7-06ff-40e4-82de-a47203fd180b
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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