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title: "PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b9ffcb1-c28e-4944-8eb1-ecf65690a16d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council pertains to the contract titled "PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support," within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The location for the delivery is North East, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage with key dates including the award date of 12th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2026. The total value of the contract is £90,000, awarded through a direct procurement method.

This consultancy support tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to provide technical support for the Darlington Schools PFI project as it moves towards project closure and dispute resolution. The contract, awarded to Castle Gate Legal & Commercial Ltd, emphasises the suitability for smaller enterprises to compete, given its direct award procedure, fostering growth and potential partnerships in the IT consultancy sector. Business users with expertise in project management, technical consultancy, and dispute resolution will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their services in the public sector.

## Notice

PB2024-01694 - PFI Consultancy Support - Technical Support for the Darlington Schools PFI project as we move towards project closure and into a dispute resolution process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4050d1-a07c-463d-8eee-09487ca30458 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE GATE LEGAL & COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4050d1-a07c-463d-8eee-09487ca30458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4050d1-a07c-463d-8eee-09487ca30458
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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