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Provision of First Aid Responder For Number Forty Skinnergate Safe Space

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of First Aid Responder For Number Forty Skinnergate Safe Space." The contract involves the provision of trained first aiders to support staff at the council's safe space, Number Forty Skinnergate, located in the UK region of Darlington. Classified under the services category, the procurement was carried out via a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The contract period commenced on 30th March 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of up to one additional year. This procurement process recently reached the award stage, with the active contract signed and documented on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises like SALUS NE Ltd, the awarded supplier, which specialises in services provided by medical personnel. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities include those with expertise in emergency medical response and staff support services. The growing demand for specialised health and safety services in public facilities underlines a steady market. Companies offering tailored medical personnel services can leverage such contracts to establish a foothold in municipal service provision and expand their portfolios in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Responder For Number Forty Skinnergate Safe Space

Notice Description

The provision of trained first aiders at the Council's Number Forty Safe Space on Skinnergate to support SIA and volunteer staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061404-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

SALUS NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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