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title: "Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb85693-2fe5-4dd5-ba54-9c3937be8e26

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1" has been completed by Darlington Borough Council. The process falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with a focus on providing homecare services. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contractual period for this tender spans from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2030, with services delivered to the address in postal code DL1 5QT. Darlington Borough Council led the procurement, aiming to enhance local health and social care offerings. The award stage concluded on 19th January 2026, with Springfield Home Care Services Limited securing the contract valued at £31,828.16.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing homecare services. The involvement of smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, as the process is suitable for these types of organisations. Companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio or those aiming for a foothold in Darlington's social care market could benefit from similar future opportunities. The procurement demonstrates an exemplar setup for organisations familiar with framework agreements, highlighting the relevance for SMEs to connect with public sector initiatives.

## Notice

Homecare Service Placement - ID5021122 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcbc32c-62cd-4396-9138-e4b985ebe95a |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcbc32c-62cd-4396-9138-e4b985ebe95a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcbc32c-62cd-4396-9138-e4b985ebe95a
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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