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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID178261"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID178261

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d989234-54b9-479c-8f56-24db98156e50

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID178261" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in the United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services industry category, addresses needs within the locality of Darlington, with services provided to the postal code area DL1 5QT. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage. The contract period spans from 14th August 2025 to 13th August 2029, with an award value of £75,023.52. The tender was notably awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large supplier based in Leeds, on 13th October 2025.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider such contracts due to their specified suitability. The extended contract period allows businesses to establish a long-term presence in the Darlington area, offering stability and potential for further collaboration with local authorities. Companies with the necessary capability to meet the needs of Darlington Borough Council would be well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming tender opportunities.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID178261

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2adefdf7-c727-49a7-92b6-6a17ed4bcc72 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,023 |
| 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 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2adefdf7-c727-49a7-92b6-6a17ed4bcc72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2adefdf7-c727-49a7-92b6-6a17ed4bcc72
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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