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Eastbourne Sports Complex Artificial Grass Pitch and Athletics Track Maintenance

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance services at Eastbourne Sports Complex in Darlington was conducted by Darlington Borough Council. The project, titled "Eastbourne Sports Complex Artificial Grass Pitch and Athletics Track Maintenance," falls under the industry category of services, specifically for repair work on sports fields and sports facilities operation services. The location of the project is in Darlington, United Kingdom, region UKC13. The procurement stage has reached completion as of 28 October 2025, with the contract being active from 6 October 2025 and extending up to a potential maximum of 5 October 2029 if renewal options are exercised. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition, highlighting a streamlined approach that was permissible under certain legislative frameworks.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility maintenance to engage with public sector projects, although it was awarded without competition. SUPPORT IN SPORT (UK) LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Maryport, successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in maintaining sports fields and tracks could find similar public procurement avenues advantageous for growth. The ongoing and periodic nature of the contract, with potential extensions, presents a stable source of revenue and the possibility to build a lasting partnership with a public authority. Businesses aiming to expand into the public sector, especially those with capabilities in sports facility maintenance, may find aligning their services with such requirements a fruitful endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastbourne Sports Complex Artificial Grass Pitch and Athletics Track Maintenance

Notice Description

The provision of maintenance services for pitches and tracks and line marking at Eastbourne Sports Complex, Darlington.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068888-2025
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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2027 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

SUPPORT IN SPORT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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