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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 362808 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 362808 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78226836-b832-456a-8dd2-362440649f06

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 362808 - Lot 1," within the Health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £95,484.48, will provide services in the North East region of the United Kingdom, covering a contractual period from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2030. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. An active award was made to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, with the award notice published on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in health and social work services. It's particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given their recognised capability in this sector. Businesses that can offer reliable homecare services and meet the selective procurement criteria will find this contract beneficial. The long-term contract spanning over four years ensures stable opportunities for eligible suppliers to expand their footprint in the North East region, fostering both community engagement and business growth.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 362808 = Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08639436-49be-4ceb-ac79-575db02f362b |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,484 |
| 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 12:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08639436-49be-4ceb-ac79-575db02f362b
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08639436-49be-4ceb-ac79-575db02f362b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08639436-49be-4ceb-ac79-575db02f362b
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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