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title: "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e420c12-21fb-4e6f-b573-00aa4925538b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement of advocacy services under the title "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services". This direct award procurement, completed in the Legal Services industry category, covers services across the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement process transitioned from the tender period, which ended on 22 December 2023, to the award stage, announced on 21 October 2024. The awarded contract spans from 1 January 2024 to 1 June 2025, with a total value of £600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those capable of delivering advocacy services. The direct award to Fountain Chambers highlights the potential for SMEs specialising in legal services to secure contracts with local authorities. Businesses adept in handling advocacy tasks can leverage this procurement to demonstrate their capabilities and build a robust portfolio with public sector engagements. This creates a pathway for sustained business growth and collaboration with governmental organisations.

## Notice

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb7846-37fe-4087-ba79-f8f009edcdbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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), 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 | FOUNTAIN CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb7846-37fe-4087-ba79-f8f009edcdbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb7846-37fe-4087-ba79-f8f009edcdbd
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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