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title: "DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026"
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# DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7945fff-056a-4218-a2fc-af5d5dc7d2c7

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, focuses on community safety services under the title "DHR - DBC Community Safety 2026." It falls within the industry category of business services, specifically catering to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted through a selective method with the process completed and awarded on 9th January 2026. The contract period stretches from 2nd February 2026 to 2nd March 2026, with activities centred around Darlington, England, postcode DL1 5QT. The tender was a framework call-off contract relating to Domestic Homicide, Safeguarding Adult, and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, with a total value of £20,000.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in the listed service categories. Companies experienced in providing independent author and chair roles for Domestic Homicide Reviews are particularly positioned to succeed in such contracts. With the procurement method favouring SMEs, businesses with competencies in consulting and safeguarding reviews can leverage this opportunity to enhance their service footprint within the public sector. This project not only provides visibility but also a platform to build long-term relationships with municipalities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Framework call off contract - NEPO608 - Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews Lot 9 Domestic Homicide Review - Independent Author and Independent Chair (combined role) Darlington Borough Council Domestic Homicide Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdcbce2-899b-430a-9a10-34f453946480 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NUALA O'ROURKE |

## 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdcbce2-899b-430a-9a10-34f453946480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdcbce2-899b-430a-9a10-34f453946480
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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