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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8a72cf2-aed1-4741-8ef8-81de807d6082"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a72cf2-aed1-4741-8ef8-81de807d6082

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a 'Homecare Service Placement' under Lot 1, classified within the 'Health and social work services' category. The contract, valued at £95,484.48, commences on 14th March 2026 and runs until 13th March 2030. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and its location is specified in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process was completed with the award to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, made active on 13th March 2026. The award details were published on 1st April 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings within the North East of England. The procurement process supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for firms of varying sizes aiming to secure government contracts and foster business growth. Businesses within this sector can leverage framework agreements to streamline bidding processes and secure new clientele through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5014045 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39bd9d4-a7a4-487d-846d-2d8fbcdf6914 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,484 |
| 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

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39bd9d4-a7a4-487d-846d-2d8fbcdf6914

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39bd9d4-a7a4-487d-846d-2d8fbcdf6914
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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