Planning

Darlington Health Squad

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Darlington Health Squad" is initiated by Darlington Borough Council. It is in the planning stage, focusing on providing health services under the Provider Selection Regime, specifically targeting individuals facing social exclusion and multiple disadvantages within the UKC13 region. This process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total value of £860,000. Future related notices concerning this procurement are expected to be published around 30th November 2025.

The Darlington Health Squad tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in health service provision, especially those experienced in outreach and engagement for vulnerable communities. The tender is well-suited for organizations with expertise in addressing health inequalities through intensive assessments and interventions. Given the procurement method, those with a track record of delivering impactful health solutions under similar regulatory frameworks will find themselves particularly competitive.

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Notice Title

Darlington Health Squad

Notice Description

The service will provide intensive outreach, engagement, health assessment, and support and health interventions for people at greatest risk of poor health and wellbeing outcomes and health inequalities due to social exclusion, multiple disadvantage, or systemic barriers to accessing healthcare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide intensive outreach, engagement, health assessment, and support and health interventions for people at greatest risk of poor health and wellbeing outcomes and health inequalities due to social exclusion, multiple disadvantage, or systemic barriers to accessing healthcare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071321-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@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
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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