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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council contracting Secureshield as the provider for Technology Enabled Lives under a selective procurement method. This was facilitated by the Northern Housing Consortium and executed as a call-off from their Technology Enabled Lives framework. The industry category is classified under CPV code 50421000, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The contract is valued at £268,000 and will run from 9th May 2026 to 8th May 2027. Key dates include the award date on 30th April 2026. The location for service delivery is Darlington, UK, specifically in the DL1 5QT postal code area. The procurement stage is complete, as the award has already been made.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given Secureshield's designation as an SME. The use of a framework agreement suggests a streamlined procurement process, benefiting businesses capable of competitively offering these specialised services. SMEs and ventures within the Very Small and Community Enterprises (VSCE) sectors can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a credible client such as Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA May26 - Darlington Borough Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Darlington Borough Council based in Darlington, UK have appointed Secureshield as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aed50ca9-9720-4a7a-805f-356ade7aa426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc5da56-6587-4db9-a053-c3f627712f46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 8 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURESHIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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