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Amplifying Preventative Practice Through Digital Innovation

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract titled "Amplifying Preventative Practice Through Digital Innovation" under the CPV classification 79400000, which pertains to business and management consultancy services. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework, Lot4b. The contract is concentrated in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The award stage has been completed as of 23rd December 2025, and the contract is set to run from 23rd December 2025 to 16th March 2026. The contract value stands at £75,000 and was awarded to Channel 3 Consulting Ltd.

This tender could present significant opportunities for large organisations specialising in business and management consultancy, especially those that excel in digital innovation for preventive practices. Businesses looking to expand their influence within the public sector could find this type of contract beneficial, as it engages with local government entities like Darlington Borough Council. Suppliers focusing on digital consultancy within specified frameworks could aim to position themselves for similar future opportunities. Given the selective procurement method, businesses with established credentials and strong reputations in consultancy services are well-suited to compete in such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Amplifying Preventative Practice Through Digital Innovation

Notice Description

Direct Award call-off via ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework, Lot4b Amplifying preventative practice through digital innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-390078ee-548f-4047-913c-dfdd759d61f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbbe33b-d95d-4534-925a-5559ac209694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANNEL 3 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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