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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9df83d05-3316-4667-83ae-304c93e06625"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df83d05-3316-4667-83ae-304c93e06625

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of homecare service placement under Lot 1, with the procurement classified under health and social work services. The contract, valued at £134,132.96, will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This process was initiated through a tender and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2030, having concluded the tender period on 4th March 2026. The award was published on 11th March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It exemplifies strategic growth potential, offering long-term contractual engagement over the course of four years. The selective procurement method through a framework agreement may provide further occasions for qualified businesses to establish or maintain a foothold in this sector, fostering competitive advancement and stability. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale entity, will serve as the supplier, benefitting from increased visibility and operational scalability. For other potential bidders, aligning services within regional and framework specifications may enhance eligibility for similar future endeavours.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5020158 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788b02f8-d17e-4673-912c-b2d0de58b2ce |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,132 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,132 |
| 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 12:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788b02f8-d17e-4673-912c-b2d0de58b2ce
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788b02f8-d17e-4673-912c-b2d0de58b2ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788b02f8-d17e-4673-912c-b2d0de58b2ce
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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