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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 191531 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 191531 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7afa306-5528-4292-bd6a-c4392b98efc7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Homecare Service Placement - ID 191531 - Lot 1," focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 6th March 2026, with Springfield Home Care Services Limited as the supplier. The contract period runs from 7th March 2026 until 6th March 2030, indicating a long-term opportunity for engagement. This process fell under the 'award' stage as of 19th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to operate within the North East region of England. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers a framework-based approach allowing smaller entities to benefit from secure long-term contracts with a governmental body. Springfield Home Care Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been successful in securing the contract, highlighting potential for growth within this sector for capable suppliers. Businesses interested in expanding their social care offerings would do well to consider this procurement avenue for sustainable development and diversification in services.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 191531 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d6c8f-afea-4214-be1f-314d0a702136 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,921 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,921 |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d6c8f-afea-4214-be1f-314d0a702136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d6c8f-afea-4214-be1f-314d0a702136
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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