Award

PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services" in the business services category, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract covers services within England, United Kingdom, and has a value of £600,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2024 and will conclude on 1st June 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including the award date on 28th December 2023 and publication of the award notice on 14th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy and related business services to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolios. The selection criteria indicate a preference for SMEs, creating a favourable environment for smaller businesses to compete effectively. Given the scope and duration of the contract, businesses providing legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services within England are well-suited to participate and benefit from this public procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

Notice Description

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d21ecbd8-e665-498d-a506-262425287062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84472be-726f-4880-a66c-2f5676912726
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 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
Chloe Nicholas
Contact Email
chloe.nicholas@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405497

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNTAIN CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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