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title: "PB2023-01365 - Retail Provider for Hopetown"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01365 - Retail Provider for Hopetown

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bf688b4-357e-478c-a961-0dd20b7bfeb7

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council, titled "PB2023-01365 - Retail Provider for Hopetown," focuses on providing a range of retail products for sale in the shop. Classified under the industry category of canteen and catering services, this contract is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender has undergone the Award stage, with significant dates including the tender period concluding on 26 February 2024 and the contract period spanning from 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2027. The procurement method employed is a direct award, simplified for efficiency and direct selection of the supplier, Judges Bakery, which has been officially awarded and recognised as of 28 February 2024, with details published on 30 July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the contract's suitability for such entities. The provision of retail products in a formalised setting like Hopetown's shop ensures a steady demand over the contract's duration. Businesses specialising in canteen and catering services, especially those capable of continuous supply management and retail operations, would find this contract highly beneficial. The direct award process favours businesses that excel in demonstrating immediate readiness and reliability, making it ideal for well-prepared and resourceful suppliers.

## Notice

Providing a range of retail products to sell in the shop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca5741-a502-41c4-b01d-ba2a301412dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JUDGES BAKERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca5741-a502-41c4-b01d-ba2a301412dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca5741-a502-41c4-b01d-ba2a301412dc
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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