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title: "PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-716a705c-29bd-4ca4-85e1-fb681560b565

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement process titled "PB2023-01379 - Internet for Council Taster Flats," focused on providing care leavers in taster flats with internet access. Categorised under "Software package and information systems," this contract spans the industry category of goods and encompasses the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage and involves a contract valued at £95,040, running from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 March 2024 and the award date of 30 March 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software and information systems. The direct award method makes it particularly advantageous for businesses familiar with public procurement processes and ready to provide tailored internet solutions in a timely manner. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract especially suitable due to its alignment with their capabilities, even though it was awarded to Virgin Media, a large-scale supplier.

## Notice

Provide Care Leavers with access to internet in taster flats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538cfac2-1b4b-44f9-bbb2-3e27d4c35629 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,040 |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538cfac2-1b4b-44f9-bbb2-3e27d4c35629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538cfac2-1b4b-44f9-bbb2-3e27d4c35629
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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