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Refuge Provision

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has finalised a contract with Family Help Darlington CIO for the provision of refuge services in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Refuge Provision," falls under the services category of the public sector and aims to supply accommodation services in the UKC13 region. The process was concluded through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £85,274.04, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of accommodation services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Businesses large in scale could benefit from engaging with local councils by providing specialised services tailored to community needs. As Darlington Borough Council focuses on delivering essential services to its locality, organisations capable of supporting urban or sub-central government initiatives in sectors such as housing, health, or social care would find such contracts particularly beneficial in expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Refuge Provision

Notice Description

Darlington refuge provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071879-2025
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

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,274 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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