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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9716b09-3ed5-486c-8b6f-969790881c78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9716b09-3ed5-486c-8b6f-969790881c78

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1" contract, classified under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with an active award status as of 16th March 2026. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2030. The contract, valued at £79,570.40, aligns with the interests of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering homecare services. It provides a four-year contract period, allowing for stable business growth and planning. Companies that have previously engaged in health and social work services and are familiar with framework agreements will find this tender particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity is favourable for SMEs and VCSEs, allowing them to expand their operations within the North East region under the auspices of a local governmental authority, Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID180324 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8077025c-3662-4365-90c1-f1ccbb5221f0 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,570 |
| 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 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8077025c-3662-4365-90c1-f1ccbb5221f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8077025c-3662-4365-90c1-f1ccbb5221f0
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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