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Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project" was concluded by Darlington Borough Council. Under this contract, David Tolson Partnership Limited will provide critical analysis and assessments to assist Housing Services in their regulatory inspection preparation scheduled between 2026 and 2028. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a swift engagement process. The project entails delivering services in the IT sector, specifically consulting and support, within the Darlington region (UKC13) in the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on the 9th of December, 2025, with a set timeframe from January 2026 to January 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses proficient in IT services, especially those skilled in consulting and project evaluation for regulatory compliance. Large service providers, particularly those with a focus on regulatory processes and a proven track record in similar projects, would be well-positioned for future contract opportunities. Being directly engaged by Darlington Borough Council, companies can leverage this contract to build their portfolio in public authority projects, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to similar governmental contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project

Notice Description

The provider will assist Housing Services in preparation for regulatory inspection, which is due 2026-2028, providing critical analysis, evaluation and in-depth assessments for regulatory compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f64a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083165-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 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

DAVID TOLSON PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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