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Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process by Darlington Borough Council sought the provision of temporary and emergency accommodation, primarily classified under health and social work services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under light-touch regulations. This contract, awarded to Knowesgate Hotel Limited, covers service delivery across the United Kingdom region UKC from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030, with a gross value of £380,000.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Knowesgate Hotel Limited can benefit from direct procurement processes as a means to secure contracts without competition, provided they meet the specialised criteria. Organisations that offer innovative solutions for temporary accommodation may find future opportunities within similar tenders from public authorities looking for efficient service delivery within this sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

Notice Description

Provision of Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015977-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KNOWESGATE HOTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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