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NHT Survey 2024 & CQC Benchmarking Network Membership

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "NHT Survey 2024 & CQC Benchmarking Network Membership" under the category of services, specifically membership organisation services. This direct procurement, conducted without competition as it was below threshold, resulted in an active contract with Building Software Ltd. The service provision is located in the UKC13 region, specifically Darlington. The contract started on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £68,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software and consultancy sectors, particularly those capable of providing membership and benchmarking network services. Large organisations like Building Software Ltd, which specialise in these services, are well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. Companies looking to expand into regional government contracts in North East England may find this tender process insightful for future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHT Survey 2024 & CQC Benchmarking Network Membership

Notice Description

NHT Survey 2024 & Membership of the CQC Benchmarking Network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069992-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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

BUILDING SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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