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Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council focuses on the "Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support" project. This public authority, classified under sub-central government, is located in Darlington, UK, and manages support services for refugees and asylum seekers placed by the Home Office. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 1st August 2025. Using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, this contract falls under the services industry category with significant community support aspects. The contract term runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with potential renewals stretching each for twelve months, extending possibly to 31st July 2028. The contract value is set at £249,000, denoting a substantial commitment to community betterment within the UKC13 region.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in civic and community improvement services, notably those with a focus on refugee and asylum seeker assistance. Darlington Assistance for Refugees (DAR), a non-VCSE large entity, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with a proven track record in managing social support programmes to participate in similar ventures. The direct procurement method used in this awarding process underscores the emphasis on efficiency and targeted service provision. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts in the civic betterment sphere would find pursuing similar opportunities with local government bodies highly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support

Notice Description

Provision of support services to refugees and asylum seekers placed in Darlington by the Home Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072058-2025
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

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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

DARLINGTON ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES (DAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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