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Eastbourne Sports Complex - Holiday Activity Project Programme Delivery

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of the "Eastbourne Sports Complex - Holiday Activity Project Programme." This project falls under the services category within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. The procurement took place in Darlington, United Kingdom (region UKC13), through a limited competition method under a below-threshold status. The procurement process initiated on 27th July 2026, with key contractual activities running from this date until 31st August 2028, and has the potential for a 12-month extension. The award has already been made, with Martin Gray Football Academy Ltd selected as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing sporting and cultural programme services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as sports academies and event organisers, are particularly well-suited to partake in such contracts, given their expertise in delivering educational and recreational activities. This contract not only facilitates business growth by providing a stable service delivery opportunity over several years but also enhances reputations through public sector partnership. Business growth is further supported by the potential one-year extension, allowing for a longer-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastbourne Sports Complex - Holiday Activity Project Programme Delivery

Notice Description

Eastbourne Sports Complex - Holiday Activity Project Programme Delivery throughout school holidays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d43d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070760-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

MARTIN GRAY FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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