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Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for a cost consultancy role as part of the Dolphin Centre Phase 2 Refurbishment project, with the title "Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant." This procurement, classified under the services category and pertaining to financial consultancy services, was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and is situated in Darlington, UKC13 region. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and will conclude on 18th December 2026. The supplier selected for this contract is DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Billingham, United Kingdom. The contract was officially signed on 15th December 2025, with a gross value of GBP 55,860.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in financial consultancy services, especially those experienced in construction projects, to position themselves for similar roles in sub-central government projects. While DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES LIMITED secured this contract, similar opportunities may arise that could benefit enterprises skilled in project cost management. Organisations located in the North East of England or those with expertise in public authority projects can find potential growth by participating in such tenders. Moreover, businesses with a robust capability in handling projects without formal competition processes might gain a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant

Notice Description

Provide the role of Cost Consultant on the Dolphin Centre Phase 2 Refurbishment project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010808-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 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

DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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