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Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

18 Feb 2026 at 08:44

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 15:19

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council initiated a tender process titled "Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer," situated in Dartford, UK. This procurement process falls under the category of personnel supply services, specifically for temporary staff. The legal basis is governed by UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was completed using a direct procurement method that was below the threshold and did not involve competition. The award was initially active, spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the contract eventually terminated upon completion on 31st January 2026. The final gross value of the contract was £114,000.

This contract could be a significant opportunity for SMEs specializing in legal and personnel services, particularly those capable of providing interim roles at the managerial level. While the process did not allow competition, positioning for future tenders with Dartford Borough Council might prove beneficial for organisations with expertise in government or public sector staffing solutions. Given the successful completion of the contract despite termination, businesses adept in fulfilling short-term high-value roles without competition might find lucrative opportunities in similar public authority commissions.

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Notice Title

Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer

Notice Description

The role of Monitoring Officer & Head of Legal Services is a key position within the council. Upon the departure of the previous post holder, it was imperative that the post be filled straightaway on an interim basis, whilst trying to recruit on a permanent basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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