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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc9d47f4-6e70-455c-9a7c-e45705a3ac58

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1", classified under Health and Social Work Services, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract involves services valued at £31,828.16 GBP and follows a selective procurement method characterised by a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until 22 February 2026, leading to the commencement of the contract period on 23 February 2026, which extends until 22 February 2030. The award update was published on 11 March 2026, involving Springfield Home Care Services Limited as the supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the region, aiming to enhance community health and social care through structured service delivery. Businesses with experience in home care services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the existing framework agreement system in place. The partnership with a large-scale supplier, such as Springfield Home Care Services Limited, showcases the potential for various organisations to expand their operations and leverage specialised skills within the health and social services sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID 406781 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77aca463-7112-4f3e-9625-4c4c0d8307bf |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,828 |
| 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 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77aca463-7112-4f3e-9625-4c4c0d8307bf
- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77aca463-7112-4f3e-9625-4c4c0d8307bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77aca463-7112-4f3e-9625-4c4c0d8307bf
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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