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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5014045 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5014045 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b4cd11e-9a5b-41d4-8d7b-3994541c7d95

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, Lot 1, has been completed by Darlington Borough Council in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the health and social work services category, involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The services began on 6th March 2026 and will conclude on 5th March 2030, with a contract value of £47,742.24. Award updates were published on 11th March 2026, confirming the active status of the award to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in West Yorkshire.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth primarily in the health and social service sectors, appealing particularly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) owing to its suitability criteria. Suitable businesses can leverage this framework agreement to secure steady work over a four-year period. The service provision to Darlington Borough Council not only boosts presence in the North East but also allows for expansion in the lucrative health and social care service industry. Engaging with local councils like Darlington offers businesses the chance to build long-term, stable relationships and enhance their portfolio with public sector clients.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5014045 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c634b7-ce3e-49c2-b61d-a915faed393d |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,742 |
| 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 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c634b7-ce3e-49c2-b61d-a915faed393d
- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c634b7-ce3e-49c2-b61d-a915faed393d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c634b7-ce3e-49c2-b61d-a915faed393d
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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