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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID288960"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID288960

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f5cabd0-9510-4c1f-a0a9-ac09d3b02177

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID288960," falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). The tender, which operated under a complete status, involved a selective procurement method where a call-off from a framework agreement was employed. Located in Darlington, England (postcode DL1 5QT), the procurement reached its award stage on 11th August 2025, with publication on 9th September 2025. The contract value is £47,742.24, with the contract period spanning from 12th August 2025 to 11th August 2029. Ms Chloe Nicholas of Darlington Borough Council is the point of contact for the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing qualified homecare services. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its alignment with those sectors. The awarded supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, indicates potential competition and opportunity for similar large-scale businesses looking to expand their service reach in the Darlington area. Given the extended contract period, successful bidders could secure long-term engagement with the local council, thereby facilitating business stability and growth opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID288960

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87169692-6637-4545-942b-20ebd787af0c |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,742 |
| 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 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87169692-6637-4545-942b-20ebd787af0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87169692-6637-4545-942b-20ebd787af0c
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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