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Provision of Security For Darlington Events Programme

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Security For Darlington Events Programme" within the public security services category. The contract was awarded on the 3rd of July 2025 to Hinson Security Services. Located in Darlington, England, this procurement falls under the industry categories of public security and event services, with a procurement method identified as "Other - Further Competition". The contract is set to commence on the 1st of August 2025 and conclude on the 31st of July 2027 with a total value of £125,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security and event services. Companies that demonstrate robust security management, especially those located near Darlington, will find this particularly beneficial due to the contract's regional focus and duration. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar contracts may arise, and maintaining a competitive, reliable offering can position businesses for future procurement processes initiated by Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security For Darlington Events Programme

Notice Description

Provision of Security For Darlington Events Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca698181-c706-463c-ab97-1b8d3bbfd63e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c060f1b-266b-4afc-b5f9-b682704fbb53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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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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