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title: "PB2021-00400- Digital Inclusion Project"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2021-00400- Digital Inclusion Project

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b527cc50-1b69-4291-90df-390eb7e98b6d

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award for the Digital Inclusion Project (PB2021-00400), an initiative aimed at enhancing IT services specifically for carers. This procurement, which has an allocated budget of £66,639.36, falls under the IT services category (CPV code: 72000000) and was finalised on 6th July 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 5th July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will extend until 31st August 2025, with all service deliveries to be made in the region of England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT consulting, software development, and related support services. Businesses positioned to benefit from this tender are those with expertise in digital inclusion initiatives aimed at vulnerable groups, particularly in delivering technology solutions and training for carers. Engaging with the awarded contract holder, Durham County Carers Support, could further enhance access to related projects in the sector.

## Notice

PB2021-00400- Digital Inclusion Project for carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6fc0f14-960e-4c4e-94eb-cebe938e1336 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,639 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6fc0f14-960e-4c4e-94eb-cebe938e1336

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6fc0f14-960e-4c4e-94eb-cebe938e1336
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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