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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID194762"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID194762

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81880aeb-65c4-48b7-81df-92db8a946e60

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Homecare Service Placement, under ID194762, in the 'Health and social work services' industry category. Located in Darlington, England, the procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2029, with the award stage concluded on 6th January 2026. The service is set to be delivered to the postal code DL1 5QT, with a total contract value of £70,919.68.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of providing health and social services. The procurement process indicates that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, aligning with Darlington Borough Council's inclination for supplier diversity. Engaging in this framework agreement could not only boost business relationships and visibility with public sector clients but also strengthen a company's portfolio in long-term public service contracts.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID194762

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec7bbf1-861d-42f7-8bd9-9b602f7b50b3 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,919 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,919 |
| 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 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec7bbf1-861d-42f7-8bd9-9b602f7b50b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec7bbf1-861d-42f7-8bd9-9b602f7b50b3
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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