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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8570e98e-1bc5-424e-a8d2-87f664a48cff

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a homecare service placement, tender ID 307208 - Lot 1, with a focus on health and social work services. This award, announced on 1st April 2026, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period beginning on 5th January 2026 and ending on 4th January 2030. The total contract value is £36,375.04. This procurement caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), potentially creating diverse business opportunities.

This tender serves as a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and organisations with capabilities in homecare are particularly well-suited to compete, given the service's alignment with regional support needs and the framework agreement's selective nature. Partnering with a government body such as Darlington Borough Council can provide reliable income over the four-year contract period, promoting stability and growth for businesses within the sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 307208 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae3f82-2bce-4e5b-b829-97bb74b1a14d |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,375 |
| 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

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae3f82-2bce-4e5b-b829-97bb74b1a14d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae3f82-2bce-4e5b-b829-97bb74b1a14d
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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