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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1

Buyer: Darlington Borough Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d104a5f9-99fd-46e8-8ce2-fd868dd2c33f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council procured homecare services in the North East. The requirement is described as a homecare service placement, within health and social care services. The work is delivered in the North East of England. This is a council-funded service requirement, rather than a purchase of goods or construction works.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited. The award date was 31 July 2026, and the contract period runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2030. The awarded value is £33,429.76. The council used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 30 July 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is recorded as active.

For suppliers preparing to compete for a similar Darlington Borough Council requirement, this award demonstrates demand for homecare service placements delivered in the North East. Credible competitors would need to show they can provide reliable homecare support and meet the council’s placement needs across the contract term. The selected provider was a large homecare services company, but the procurement was also marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that smaller and mission-led providers may be relevant competitors. Suppliers already on an appropriate framework, or able to qualify for one, would be well placed to compete for a future call-off using this route. The award provides a reference point for the type of provider the council selected for this requirement.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID283014 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d37710-5c79-46cd-858b-551796c63fb0 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,429 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d37710-5c79-46cd-858b-551796c63fb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d37710-5c79-46cd-858b-551796c63fb0
  24th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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