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PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council pertains to the contract titled "PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support," within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The location for the delivery is North East, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage with key dates including the award date of 12th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2026. The total value of the contract is £90,000, awarded through a direct procurement method.

This consultancy support tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to provide technical support for the Darlington Schools PFI project as it moves towards project closure and dispute resolution. The contract, awarded to Castle Gate Legal & Commercial Ltd, emphasises the suitability for smaller enterprises to compete, given its direct award procedure, fostering growth and potential partnerships in the IT consultancy sector. Business users with expertise in project management, technical consultancy, and dispute resolution will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support

Notice Description

PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support - Technical Support for the Darlington Schools PFI project as we move towards project closure and into a dispute resolution process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b9ffcb1-c28e-4944-8eb1-ecf65690a16d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4050d1-a07c-463d-8eee-09487ca30458
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 406543

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE GATE LEGAL & COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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