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Darlington Health Squad

Darlington Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 13:14

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01 Dec 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Darlington Health Squad" contract was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority in the UK. This contract falls under the category of miscellaneous health services, specifically designed to enhance public health and tackle health inequalities in Darlington. The procurement stage reached its completion with the formal contract award and signing on 8th January 2026. This service adopts a community-focused model originated in County Durham to deliver holistic health assessments and healthcare system navigation. The procurement was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services and community outreach, allowing them to contribute to impactful public health initiatives. Companies with expertise in delivering health interventions and addressing broader determinants of health would be well-suited for this type of procurement. The focus on collaborative efforts between the NHS and the voluntary sector underlines the need for entities that excel in partnership building and innovation in healthcare delivery. The contract has the potential to foster business growth by integrating efforts to address social exclusion and health inequalities, offering a key service expansion opportunity in the health industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darlington Health Squad

Notice Description

This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process. The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process. The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health. Additional information: This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process.

Options: If the Authority wishes to extend this Contract, it shall give the Provider written notice of such intention before the expiry date. Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The Awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£505,611 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Darlington Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Postcode Area
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
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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