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title: "Highway Design Team AB"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Highway Design Team AB

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be7df8a4-375b-435e-be94-479a56587ee4

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Highway Design Team AB" contract, which falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services. The tender was conducted as a direct award through the NEPO503 Framework, utilising a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £203,156 and will span from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2026. This procurement relates to services located in Darlington, England, with the postal code DL1 5QT. The process reached the award stage on 23rd March 2024, and the details were published on 28th October 2025, with Bloom Procurement Services being selected as the supplier.

This contract offers significant business opportunities within the highways consultancy sector, especially for businesses experienced in providing specialised design services for infrastructure projects. Although better suited for larger enterprises due to its scale and lack of SME suitability, it presents an opportunity to engage with public sector procurement and establish a working relationship with Darlington Borough Council. Firms looking to expand their presence in the North East of England, and those with capabilities in handling direct awards through established frameworks, would find this procurement highly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Direct Award through NEPO503 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373de827-b97a-41fe-956c-9a7fe2e26128 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373de827-b97a-41fe-956c-9a7fe2e26128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373de827-b97a-41fe-956c-9a7fe2e26128
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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