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title: "PB2021-00586 - Trading Standards Officer"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2021-00586 - Trading Standards Officer

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71516c65-7ab0-4517-8810-c9ee418b8c94

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking a Trading Standards Officer through a direct award method. This contract, titled "PB2021-00586 - Trading Standards Officer," falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract has a total value of £32,549 and was awarded on 13 December 2021. The contract period is set from 14 December 2021 to 15 March 2022, with all delivery taking place in England. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and legal services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that offer expertise in trading standards, legal compliance, and public sector consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The success of Kenyon Block Consultants Limited in this tender exemplifies a pathway for SMEs to secure government contracts and grow their businesses in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Agency contract for a Trading Standards Officer post within the Trading Standards Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3964c1d1-92e6-47ef-b47b-296a4fe43928 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,549 |
| 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 | KENYON BLOCK CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3964c1d1-92e6-47ef-b47b-296a4fe43928

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3964c1d1-92e6-47ef-b47b-296a4fe43928
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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