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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5004444 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5004444 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd9141b2-d6d4-45f9-823f-27d16bca7e83

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5004444 - Lot 1" contract, classified under Health and social work services. This selective procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, was carried out in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award was made to Springfield Home Care Services Limited, commencing on 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2030, with a total value of £74,023.04. Key procurement milestones include the end of the tender period on 30th April 2026 and the award publication on 6th May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the healthcare and social work sectors. The contract's focus on home care services is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSE organisations, providing a long-term partnership with a stable local government client. Companies well-versed in providing comprehensive care services and capable of delivering them at scale will find this contract advantageous, leveraging the framework agreement to potentially expand their service offerings in the public sector. Additionally, being aligned with a council like Darlington Borough Council can bolster a company's reputation and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5004444 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e686bf55-38c6-41e3-af2b-adc6432ae505 |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,023 |
| 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

- 6 May 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e686bf55-38c6-41e3-af2b-adc6432ae505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e686bf55-38c6-41e3-af2b-adc6432ae505
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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