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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID316570"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID316570

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51bbaa40-c465-4e23-aa33-a773a6bc51ad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID316570" was managed by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This contract falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with services to be provided at the postal code DL1 5QT. The tender was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th April 2025, and the contract period spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2029. The procurement is currently in the "Award" stage, having been awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, valued at £36,375.04, as announced on 8th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the suitability criteria highlighted by the procurement process. Such tenders can foster business growth by securing long-term service provision contracts with local government bodies, providing stability and an avenue to expand service offerings within the region.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID316570

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc2cdd1-9f6b-40a4-8d20-6f069eee8ca8 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,375 |
| 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

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc2cdd1-9f6b-40a4-8d20-6f069eee8ca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc2cdd1-9f6b-40a4-8d20-6f069eee8ca8
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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