Award

Benchmarking Solution

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2018 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a direct award contract named "Benchmarking Solution" valued at £29,250, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, which is located in Darlington, North East England. The contract falls under the category of health and social work services and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st March 2018 to 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2018, and the award was made on 28th February 2018, with the notice published on 20th April 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public procurement, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Businesses that can provide benchmarking solutions or related advisory services would be well-suited to compete, given the direct nature of the award and the specific requirements of the buying organisation, Darlington Borough Council. Participation in such tenders can significantly aid in expanding a business's portfolio and fostering long-term relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchmarking Solution

Notice Description

Benchmarking Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83150518-d84c-43a4-8816-e049077e5bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17342779-bef2-43da-ba82-9ebf426e68cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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