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DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, focuses on community safety services under the title "DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026." It falls within the industry category of business services, specifically catering to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted through a selective method with the process completed and awarded on 9th January 2026. The contract period stretches from 2nd February 2026 to 2nd March 2026, with activities centred around Darlington, England, postcode DL1 5QT. The tender was a framework call-off contract relating to Domestic Homicide, Safeguarding Adult, and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, with a total value of £20,000.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in the listed service categories. Companies experienced in providing independent author and chair roles for Domestic Homicide Reviews are particularly positioned to succeed in such contracts. With the procurement method favouring SMEs, businesses with competencies in consulting and safeguarding reviews can leverage this opportunity to enhance their service footprint within the public sector. This project not only provides visibility but also a platform to build long-term relationships with municipalities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026

Notice Description

Framework call off contract - NEPO608 - Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews Lot 9 Domestic Homicide Review - Independent Author and Independent Chair (combined role) Darlington Borough Council Domestic Homicide Review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7945fff-056a-4218-a2fc-af5d5dc7d2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdcbce2-899b-430a-9a10-34f453946480
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
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 406543

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

NUALA O'ROURKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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