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Highway Design Team AB

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Highway Design Team AB" contract, which falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services. The tender was conducted as a direct award through the NEPO503 Framework, utilising a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £203,156 and will span from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2026. This procurement relates to services located in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The process reached the award stage on 23rd March 2024, and the details were published on 28th October 2025, with Bloom Procurement Services being selected as the supplier.

This contract offers significant business opportunities within the highways consultancy sector, especially for businesses experienced in providing specialised design services for infrastructure projects. Although better suited for larger enterprises due to its scale and lack of SME suitability, it presents an opportunity to engage with public sector procurement and establish a working relationship with Darlington Borough Council. Firms looking to expand their presence in the North East of England, and those with capabilities in handling direct awards through established frameworks, would find this procurement highly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Highway Design Team AB

Notice Description

Direct Award through NEPO503 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be7df8a4-375b-435e-be94-479a56587ee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373de827-b97a-41fe-956c-9a7fe2e26128
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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