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05 Jun 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Primary Reintegration Service," a public authority project within the educational services industry. This procurement was undertaken using a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st August 2027 with an awarded value of £174,214.05. Located in the UKC13 region, Darlington, United Kingdom, this service involves primary education and related school services, aimed at facilitating school reintegration. The contract was awarded on 5th June 2026 to the supplier Lingfield Education Trust.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in education and school services. The provision of primary reintegration services can be an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational program implementation and support services to enhance their portfolios in the public sector. With the procurement having concluded, interested parties might consider fostering business relationships with organisations like Darlington Borough Council and Lingfield Education Trust, potentially positioning themselves for future collaborations and contracts within the education sector in local government procurement. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality educational services stand well-suited to engage in such public authority initiatives.

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Notice Title

Primary Reintegration Service

Notice Description

Primary school reintegration service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053513-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80410000 - Various school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,214 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST

Further Information

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