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title: "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d21ecbd8-e665-498d-a506-262425287062"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d21ecbd8-e665-498d-a506-262425287062

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services" in the business services category, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract covers services within England, United Kingdom, and has a value of £600,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2024 and will conclude on 1st June 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including the award date on 28th December 2023 and publication of the award notice on 14th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy and related business services to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolios. The selection criteria indicate a preference for SMEs, creating a favourable environment for smaller businesses to compete effectively. Given the scope and duration of the contract, businesses providing legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services within England are well-suited to participate and benefit from this public procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84472be-726f-4880-a66c-2f5676912726 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 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

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84472be-726f-4880-a66c-2f5676912726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84472be-726f-4880-a66c-2f5676912726
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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