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title: "Benchmarking Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83150518-d84c-43a4-8816-e049077e5bc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-20"
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# Benchmarking Solution

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83150518-d84c-43a4-8816-e049077e5bc1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award contract named "Benchmarking Solution" valued at £29,250, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, which is located in Darlington, North East England. The contract falls under the category of health and social work services and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st March 2018 to 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2018, and the award was made on 28th February 2018, with the notice published on 20th April 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public procurement, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Businesses that can provide benchmarking solutions or related advisory services would be well-suited to compete, given the direct nature of the award and the specific requirements of the buying organisation, Darlington Borough Council. Participation in such tenders can significantly aid in expanding a business's portfolio and fostering long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Benchmarking Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17342779-bef2-43da-ba82-9ebf426e68cc |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,250 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17342779-bef2-43da-ba82-9ebf426e68cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17342779-bef2-43da-ba82-9ebf426e68cc
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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