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Sexual Health Services - Community Contraception Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of community contraception services as part of its wider initiative in Sexual Health Services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC13 region. The contract, procured through a direct method below the threshold without competition, has reached the award stage, with Primary Healthcare Darlington selected as the winning supplier. The contract period is set from 31st July 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a milestone for the future signature date scheduled for 31st July 2025. This process aligns with legal standards established by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for local businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those dealing with sexual health and contraception. Given the award's focus on community health services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Primary Healthcare Darlington, which was the successful supplier, are likely well-positioned to compete. Engaging in these services can provide growth opportunities by expanding service offerings and establishing a reputation within the local public health sector.

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Notice Title

Sexual Health Services - Community Contraception Service

Notice Description

Provision of contraceptive services including the fitting and removal of long acting reversable contraception, the provision of emergency oral hormonal contraception, the provision of a condom card scheme along with clinical advice and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05629c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,596,208 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DARLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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