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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7694c8b8-b7db-4b20-a688-fc14fcfd83ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7694c8b8-b7db-4b20-a688-fc14fcfd83ac

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, seeking to place a contract for homecare services under the title "Homecare Service Placement - ID 287164 - Lot 1". The tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically designed for implementation in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process was at the award update stage as of 12th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2030. Initiated using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, it is aimed at facilitating the service deployment valued at £31,828.16 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in homecare operations. The award has been successfully granted to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, indicating the suitability of large-scale enterprises, although SMEs and VCSEs were also encouraged to partake. Businesses looking to expand in the North East, with capacity to deliver long-term domiciliary services, stand to gain from such contracts, thereby contributing to business growth through public sector engagement.

## Notice

Homecare Placement Service - ID 287164 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670c1d81-cab6-4e15-81d0-4832b49f0b33 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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 12:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670c1d81-cab6-4e15-81d0-4832b49f0b33
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670c1d81-cab6-4e15-81d0-4832b49f0b33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670c1d81-cab6-4e15-81d0-4832b49f0b33
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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