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Darlington Hippodrome Security Provision

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for security services at the Darlington Hippodrome, classified under public security services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which concluded with an award on 12 February 2026. Hinson Security Services Ltd, a small enterprise, has been awarded the contract valued at £50,000 starting from 9 February 2026 until 8 February 2029. The project is situated in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT, fitting within the services procurement category.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in security services to grow their business by forming partnerships and gaining exposure in public sector contracts. As this involves a long-term contract, businesses with expertise in security services can enhance their market presence and demonstrate reliability in providing public security solutions. Companies capable of delivering consistent and high-quality security services will find this contract a lucrative venture. Darlington Borough Council's engagement demonstrates their commitment to involving local businesses in delivering critical services.

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Notice Title

Darlington Hippodrome Security Provision

Notice Description

The provision of security services for the Darlington Hippodrome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-391045e9-7908-4d86-b69e-bc23db2f0389
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624e6594-06bc-4b26-9234-51382463f00f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HINSON SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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