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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b98f8e-a1a2-414b-a1db-3fe35edad69b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1" within the health and social work services category. This procurement, facilitated through a selective method involving call-off from a framework agreement, was targeted at the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 15th April 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 21st April 2026 and conclude on 20th April 2030. The awarded contract, valued at £50,144.64, reflects the Council's commitment to procuring essential services under transparent and competitive terms.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in homecare services. With a contract duration of four years, companies that can provide health and social care services efficiently will find this an attractive proposition for sustained business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, showcasing a focus on fostering inclusivity and diversity in procurement. Large-scale service providers, like Springfield Home Care Services Limited, have demonstrated successful engagement through such frameworks, providing an exemplary path for other businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 283014 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d33f530-3eb8-46c8-bff4-aba9c9d8177a |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,144 |
| 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

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d33f530-3eb8-46c8-bff4-aba9c9d8177a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d33f530-3eb8-46c8-bff4-aba9c9d8177a
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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