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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process with the awarding of a contract to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES for providing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services. The process followed a direct procurement method categorized under 'services' and utilized the 'light touch' regime, allowing procurement below the typical threshold without competition. Located in Darlington, within the UKC13 region, this public authority operates under the sub-central government classification. The contract, valued at £55,600, is set for a duration from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract awarded and active as of 21 August 2025. Key sectors pertain to guidance, counselling, and community services as denoted by the CPV codes 85312300 and 98000000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in handling domestic violence cases. Such contracts offer ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for organizations that can bring expertise in providing community support and counseling services. Large-scale volunteer community-sector enterprises, especially those with a focus on social care and counseling services, would be ideally suited to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement highlights the potential for enhanced community impact, specifically for service providers in the north of England, by aligning their objectives with local governmental support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Notice Description

IDVA - Independent Domestic Violence Advisor for Darlington Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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

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

HARBOUR SUPORT SERVICES

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