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Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 10:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy," specifically focusing on the development of sports facilities in the Darlington region (UKC13). This contract, awarded within the services industry category, was facilitated through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the final contract signed on 1st July 2025, and is set to run until 29th June 2026. The legal basis for this procurement aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in business organisation services, given the scope of the project. The contract was awarded to SPORTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS LIMITED, indicating that businesses with expertise in sports planning and facility strategy development are well-suited for such opportunities. This project can serve as a valuable case study for similar procurement exercises, allowing firms in this niche market to showcase their thorough understanding of local authorities' strategic requirements and service delivery excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy

Notice Description

Undertake Playing Pitch Strategy and Built Facility Strategy for Darlington Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036725-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 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

SPORTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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