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PB2025-00022 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 07:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "PB2025-00022 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment" in the services category, specifically for miscellaneous health services. The project involves assessing the pharmaceutical needs within the area of Darlington, United Kingdom (region UKC13). The procurement has been directly awarded without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 31st March 2025. The North of England Commissioning Support Unit has been appointed as the supplier for this project.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consulting and support services, particularly those adjacent or similar to the services provided by large-scale suppliers such as the North of England Commissioning Support Unit. The direct award nature of the procurement suggests that organisations with a strong local presence and existing relationships with public sector bodies could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public health or municipal contracts might view this tender as a benchmark for future direct awards and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2025-00022 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Darlington Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018234-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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