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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ac941c6-a798-410d-a720-f6528fc4b847

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award process for the 'Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1' contract, focusing on health and social work services. This contract had an end date for tenders on 17th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2030. Situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through selective methods via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £47,742.24, aims to provide essential homecare services in the specified region, marking a significant opportunity for engaging suitable suppliers in the health and social services sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in health and social work services. The involvement of Darlington Borough Council as the contracting authority ensures a stable and promising venture for businesses capable of meeting the service demands within the contract period. The successful supplier, Springfield Home Care Services Limited, highlights the suitability for well-established providers who can navigate framework agreements effectively. Businesses looking to grow in the regional market could find this sector-specific opportunity ideal for expanding their service range and establishing long-term contracts.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5003975 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbc560-23e8-4fac-a347-3f4aa7b4487c |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2030 |
| 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 | 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbc560-23e8-4fac-a347-3f4aa7b4487c
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbc560-23e8-4fac-a347-3f4aa7b4487c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbc560-23e8-4fac-a347-3f4aa7b4487c
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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