EPOS Provision for Darlington Hippodrome

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and associated hardware to accommodate the needs of Darlington Hippodrome. The procurement, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support, takes place in the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2025, with the contract active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, and possible extensions through 31st December 2031. The procurement method was classified as below threshold with specifics marked as unknown, under UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT services sector. Companies specialising in software development, internet services, and technical support will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Considering the scope for EPOS systems and hardware provision, businesses that provide comprehensive IT solutions and possess expertise in the retail and venue management sector could benefit substantially. The involvement of SME, SELF SERVICE SOFTWARE LTD, highlights opportunities for smaller to medium enterprises which can offer tailored and competitive solutions in similar government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

EPOS Provision for Darlington Hippodrome

Notice Description

EPOS provision and all hardware to accommodate requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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

SELF SERVICE SOFTWARE

Further Information

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