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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f76c50-3f9d-4b13-9027-41e28a7082ef

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Homecare Service Placement" identified by ID 292533, specifically Lot 1, within the health and social work services industry category. This tender, operating under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, serves the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked by the award phase, with significant timelines including a tender period ending on 9th March 2026, and a contract period commencing on 10th March 2026, running until 9th March 2030. The awarded contract was published on 9th April 2026, with a value of GBP 38,205.44.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria and the nature of services required. Organisations that specialise in health and social work services will find this contract beneficial to expanding their service offerings and client base within the North East. The awarded supplier, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, represents a large-scale enterprise, indicating a competitive landscape where well-established yet agile smaller firms could also thrive by demonstrating quality and cost-effective service delivery within the stipulated framework agreement.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 292533 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e1a21c-69fb-426c-ba6f-e9ca5106ac94 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,205 |
| 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

- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e1a21c-69fb-426c-ba6f-e9ca5106ac94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e1a21c-69fb-426c-ba6f-e9ca5106ac94
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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