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title: "Darlington Hippodrome Security Provision"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Darlington Hippodrome Security Provision

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391045e9-7908-4d86-b69e-bc23db2f0389

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for security services at the Darlington Hippodrome, classified under public security services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which concluded with an award on 12 February 2026. Hinson Security Services Ltd, a small enterprise, has been awarded the contract valued at £50,000 starting from 9 February 2026 until 8 February 2029. The project is situated in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT, fitting within the services procurement category.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in security services to grow their business by forming partnerships and gaining exposure in public sector contracts. As this involves a long-term contract, businesses with expertise in security services can enhance their market presence and demonstrate reliability in providing public security solutions. Companies capable of delivering consistent and high-quality security services will find this contract a lucrative venture. Darlington Borough Council's engagement demonstrates their commitment to involving local businesses in delivering critical services.

## Notice

The provision of security services for the Darlington Hippodrome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624e6594-06bc-4b26-9234-51382463f00f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HINSON SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624e6594-06bc-4b26-9234-51382463f00f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624e6594-06bc-4b26-9234-51382463f00f
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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