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PFI Consultancy Support

Darlington Borough Council

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "PFI Consultancy Support," aimed at securing financial consultancy services in relation to the Darlington Schools PFI project. The contract was directly awarded to Castle Gate Legal and Commercial Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Radcliffe-On-Trent. This procurement falls under the services category, with the process initiated without competition, classified as below the threshold. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension by six months. Financial details include a contract value of £90,000, with the award being active since 24 February 2025. The contract delivery is focused on the UKC13 region, and the process is in the award stage, with a formal signature expected by 24 March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and services sectors, particularly those with expertise in Public Finance Initiatives (PFI). Darlington Borough Council is open to extending the contract, indicating potential for long-term collaboration and partnership. Suppliers with capabilities in providing strategic consultancy support, particularly in educational and governmental infrastructure projects, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their market presence and network within the public sector. The procurement method utilised, being direct and non-competitive, underscores the importance of strong existing relations or proven capability in delivering quality consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PFI Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The provision of PDF Commercial consultancy support in relation to the Darlington Schools PFI project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Castle Gate Legal & Commercial Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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