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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fa56de8-9922-420c-9ef3-e42320cf2e57

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for Homecare Service Placement under Lot 1, with a contract awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED. Classified under the "Health and social work services" category, this contract covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom and will run from 4th March 2026 until 3rd March 2030. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract valued at £31,828.16. The award was published on 11th March 2026, following the initial award date of 3rd March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which are considered suitable for this type of contract. By participating in contracts like these, businesses can enhance their footprint in the public sector health services market, fostering growth and stability through long-term engagement with local government entities. Darlington Borough Council's framework agreements offer a structured and reliable procurement pathway allowing businesses to develop strong partnerships and possibly expand their service offerings across the region.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 371957 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b20238d-55fb-4eac-a77c-9ce643c6cd3e |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,828 |
| 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 12:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b20238d-55fb-4eac-a77c-9ce643c6cd3e
- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b20238d-55fb-4eac-a77c-9ce643c6cd3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b20238d-55fb-4eac-a77c-9ce643c6cd3e
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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