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title: "TEL L1 DA May26 - Darlington Borough Council - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA May26 - Darlington Borough Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aed50ca9-9720-4a7a-805f-356ade7aa426

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council contracting Secureshield as the provider for Technology Enabled Lives under a selective procurement method. This was facilitated by the Northern Housing Consortium and executed as a call-off from their Technology Enabled Lives framework. The industry category is classified under CPV code 50421000, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The contract is valued at £268,000 and will run from 9th May 2026 to 8th May 2027. Key dates include the award date on 30th April 2026. The location for service delivery is Darlington, UK, specifically in the DL1 5QT postal code area. The procurement stage is complete, as the award has already been made.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given Secureshield's designation as an SME. The use of a framework agreement suggests a streamlined procurement process, benefiting businesses capable of competitively offering these specialised services. SMEs and ventures within the Very Small and Community Enterprises (VSCE) sectors can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a credible client such as Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Darlington Borough Council based in Darlington, UK have appointed Secureshield as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc5da56-6587-4db9-a053-c3f627712f46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2026 - 8 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURESHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc5da56-6587-4db9-a053-c3f627712f46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc5da56-6587-4db9-a053-c3f627712f46
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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