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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5007818 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5007818 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0ffc27-979e-4f3c-a965-1b0bfdd6e77d

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Homecare Service Placement, identified as Lot 1, and classified under the industry category of Health and social work services. This procurement, undertaken via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was focused on services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th July 2026 and the contract period commencing on 14th July 2026 and concluding on 13th July 2030. The total contract value is £47,756.80 GBP, and the procurement stage has reached completion with the award being made on 13th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for firms positioned within the health and social work services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for future similar opportunities, given their flexibility and capacity to align with public sector requirements. Engaging in such tender processes can enhance business profiles and provide steady business over the agreement period. The award to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, characterised as a large-scale supplier, underscores the competitive landscape and the precedence of capability and scale in supplier selection.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5007818 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e7e993-960e-44c7-b41e-442978ae0021 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,756 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e7e993-960e-44c7-b41e-442978ae0021

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e7e993-960e-44c7-b41e-442978ae0021
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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