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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e572fa3-8f50-439f-b22b-894c3b2065bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for a homecare service placement, titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1," has been successfully completed by Darlington Borough Council. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method was used, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2030, with the award being published on 11th March 2026. Darlington Borough Council, based in Darlington, England, is the buying organisation, while SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED is the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their footprint in the health and social work sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in delivering homecare services, particularly those that can leverage a framework agreement to streamline service provision. Companies that specialise in health and social services can expect to achieve business growth by securing similar contracts and establishing a reliable presence in the North East region of the UK.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 397255 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5cf516-fc83-4592-a329-05a89fc576d2 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 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 12:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5cf516-fc83-4592-a329-05a89fc576d2
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5cf516-fc83-4592-a329-05a89fc576d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5cf516-fc83-4592-a329-05a89fc576d2
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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