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Darlington Safeguarding Partnership - Independent Scrutineer

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Darlington Safeguarding Partnership - Independent Scrutineer" project. The contract, awarded to Resilient Safeguarding Consultancy Limited, focuses on providing independent scrutiny to ensure the Safeguarding Partnership in Darlington meets statutory responsibilities under various legislative frameworks, including the Children Act 2004 and the Care Act 2014. The procurement, managed without competition under a direct method, began with an award issued on 2nd October 2025. The contract is active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with potential renewals extending up to three additional years, valued at £108,000. The project encompasses services in business areas such as law, marketing, and consulting, at Darlington, in the UKC13 region.

This tender presents ample opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and safeguarding services. The task of managing scrutiny of a safeguarding partnership can significantly elevate the reputation and expand the portfolio of the winning bidder. Businesses in the consulting, law, and related services industries that can navigate public authority requirements proficiently would have been ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Although this procurement has concluded, similar forthcoming opportunities will likely be available and beneficial for service providers aiming to establish or grow their presence within the public sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darlington Safeguarding Partnership - Independent Scrutineer

Notice Description

Provide independent scrutiny to the Safeguarding Partnership ensuring that it fulfils its statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 2004 and as amended by the Children and Social Work Act 2017, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 Statutory Guidance along with S43 requirements outlined in the Care Act 2014 and other related guidance to work collaboratively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults in Darlington.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077136-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RESILIENT SAFEGUARDING CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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