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Domestic Abuse Navigator (DAN)

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Navigator (DAN)" contract was carried out by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom (region UKC13). The process, which falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV 98000000), reached the award stage on 7th November 2025. This was a direct procurement without competition, as it was below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £67,842.36.

This contract represents a substantial business opportunity for organisations specialising in providing social services, particularly those focused on domestic abuse support. The awarded supplier, HARBOUR, is a large-scale entity based in Hartlepool, indicating that established companies with similar capabilities and services could also have been competitive in this procurement. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in community and social service delivery, thus offering potential growth avenues through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Navigator (DAN)

Notice Description

Outreach worker for Domestic Abuse Navigator Property

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072028-2025
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,842 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 2027 1-2 years
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

HARBOUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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