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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID370555"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID370555

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9968ac3a-0252-46bc-951d-22a34d7fbf20

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has recently concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID370555," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. The contract has been set for a period commencing on 12th February 2025 and concluding on 11th February 2029, with the services to be delivered in Darlington, England, particularly at the postal code DL1 5QT. The award status is active, with the award being published on 10th September 2025. The total contract value is £59,696.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the health and social work services sector. The project's scope aligns well with businesses capable of providing comprehensive homecare services over an extended timeframe. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for participation, reflecting the procurement's openness to diverse business scales and social enterprises. Businesses that can effectively manage long-term contracts and maintain service quality over several years would be well-suited to such opportunities. This project additionally showcases the importance of forming strategic alliances, such as framework agreements, to successfully engage in public sector tenders.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID370555

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c533ce4-6ef5-403a-a731-41007dc530c9 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,696 |
| 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c533ce4-6ef5-403a-a731-41007dc530c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c533ce4-6ef5-403a-a731-41007dc530c9
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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