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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID385276"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72650775-8325-46ab-9def-79c6513f75c7"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID385276

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72650775-8325-46ab-9def-79c6513f75c7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement under ID385276. This contract falls within the health and social work services sector, identified by CPV code 85000000, and is geographically focused in Darlington, England. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded with an active status as of 1st December 2025, with announcements published on 6th January 2026. The contract period starts on 2nd December 2025 and ends on 1st December 2029, with a total value of £38,176.32.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those looking to engage with public sector clients. Given the selective procurement method and the framework call-off specifics, well-established businesses capable of providing comprehensive homecare services would be well-suited to pursue such contracts in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also benefit from engaging with similar opportunities, improving their growth and strategic positioning within the health and social care market. The awarded contract was given to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, highlighting potential opportunities for other firms in similar frameworks.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID385276

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20e4b09-ccba-4c1b-9371-7fcf4fe76925 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,176 |
| 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

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20e4b09-ccba-4c1b-9371-7fcf4fe76925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20e4b09-ccba-4c1b-9371-7fcf4fe76925
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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