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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de33d0fe-00dc-4797-a2f1-cfa94cf55ecf

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1" project in the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £72,750.08, will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Springfield Home Care Services Limited on 1st April 2026, and the service provision is scheduled from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality homecare services. Firms that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous due to its suitability criteria. The structured framework agreement allows for an efficient procurement process, offering a stable contract period encouraging seamless business growth and continuity within the sector.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID178259 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52cbe54-3252-48a3-8856-51d8233d20f9 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,750 |
| 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 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52cbe54-3252-48a3-8856-51d8233d20f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52cbe54-3252-48a3-8856-51d8233d20f9
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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