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Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer 2026

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Nov 2025 at 13:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the position of Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer for 2026, designated as tender ID DBC00007. The council, located in Dartford, United Kingdom, is a sub-central government public authority and acted as the buying organisation for this tender within the services category, specifically focusing on legal services. The procurement has been executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold, indicating that it proceeded without competition. The process reached the award and contract stage, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2026 and concluding on 27th June 2026, valued at £80,000 net (£96,000 gross). The contract was signed on 24th November 2025, and the awarded supplier is Vivid Resourcing, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal services. Vivid Resourcing's successful involvement underscores the potential for smaller firms to secure significant contracts with local councils, particularly in roles requiring comprehensive legal expertise combined with data monitoring responsibilities. Companies well-suited for such opportunities should have a proven track record in delivering public sector legal services and the capacity to handle multifaceted roles that blend legal and data management skills. The direct, below-threshold procurement method used in this tender suggests ease of entry for appropriately skilled providers. Businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio by entering government contracts may find such opportunities advantageous for strategic expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer 2026

Notice Description

The role of Monitoring Officer & Head of Legal Services is a key position within the council. The role is a full time post required to cover all aspects of Legal duties held by the Council. The post also includes the Data Monitoring role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e58b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076464-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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