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Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service." The procurement process was initiated as a tender and is now at the complete stage, with the contract awarded. The services are targeted towards primary education services, specifically supporting GRTBS (Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Black, and other SICS) children and young people. The project is located in Darlington, within the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 7th August 2025, is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2026, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The procurement used a direct method under a 'below threshold - without competition' regime.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in providing outreach services to diverse ethnic groups. Suitable businesses include those with the capacity to assess and meet the specific educational needs of minority and underserved communities. The selected contractor, Northern Arch Learning Partnership, will be actively engaged in delivering these services throughout the Darlington area. This initiative can foster business growth through partnership opportunities and potentially influence the educational landscape by enhancing inclusivity and diversity in educational provisions.

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Notice Title

Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service

Notice Description

Darlington Traveller Education Service at Rydal Academy The outreach service will support education settings with GRTBS Children and Young People to assess and meet the specific needs of GRTBS Children and Young People.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05836e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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