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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faae58e9-b64a-4ff5-a048-26219049d02e

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## Summary

This public procurement process is centred around the acquisition of homecare service placements by Darlington Borough Council in the North East, United Kingdom. With a focus on health and social work services, the tender falls under the CPV classification 85000000. As of 29th April 2026, the award stage is complete, having commenced on the 17th April 2026 and will run until 16th April 2030. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 71,635.20 and was published on 29th April 2026 on Contracts Finder, following its activation on 16th April 2026. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the homecare sector.

Businesses capable of enhancing their service offerings in health and social care can benefit significantly from this contract opportunity. The framework setup favours selective procurement, providing growth potential especially for SMEs and VCSEs suited to deliver quality homecare services. Darlington Borough Council's engagement in such contracts represents a substantial opportunity for providers of care services to establish a partnership that spans several years. Large-scale providers like the awarded supplier, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, may find this contract particularly beneficial as they strengthen their presence in the public sector. Enterprises prioritising service quality in health care, with a regional focus on the North East of England, are well-positioned to compete within this industry category.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID399914 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca5052-8331-4aed-8f5c-15d2420e3c93 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,635 |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca5052-8331-4aed-8f5c-15d2420e3c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca5052-8331-4aed-8f5c-15d2420e3c93
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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