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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbb7bcc6-e918-4275-b93d-492c8552b1f2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves a contract for Homecare Service Placement under Lot 1, valued at £85,255.04. Classified within the health and social work services sector, this contract will commence on 9th March 2026 and terminate on 8th March 2030, focusing on deliveries within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 8th March 2026, with the award published on 11th March 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete with an active status.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for business growth especially for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish themselves in the health and social work services sector. Suitable contenders would include homecare service providers capable of delivering within the identified regional scope. The involvement of an established large-scale supplier like SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, with its operational base in Leeds, highlights the competitive nature of this sector, signalling that businesses offering specialised and scalable homecare services may thrive in such contracts. Businesses focusing on expanding their regional presence and enhancing service delivery capabilities are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 5013843 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d0ccab-c39b-48ec-a925-f6def55d657f |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,255 |
| 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 12:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d0ccab-c39b-48ec-a925-f6def55d657f
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d0ccab-c39b-48ec-a925-f6def55d657f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d0ccab-c39b-48ec-a925-f6def55d657f
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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