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title: "Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4b7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is leading a public procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346" within the construction industry sector. This tender, identified by the code DN281734, focuses on works and is set in the UKC13 region. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20th February 2025, and the framework agreement will span from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The project has a substantial budget of £300,000,000 GBP, and the agreement has been signed with Esh Homes Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in residential construction, especially those capable of participating in joint ventures and large-scale projects. The framework agreement aims to deliver various residential developments, making it an ideal opportunity for large-scale construction firms capable of managing sizeable projects over extended periods. With Esh Homes Limited already established as a supplier, firms interested in subcontracting or collaborating on these developments will find ample opportunities for growth and partnership within this initiative.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346 & PB2024-01637

### Lot Information

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council

### Procurement Information

The Framework partner has and is carrying out significant upfront work on several ongoing projects within the JV that would be ready to initiate in 25/26. The timescales to complete a competitive process will result to significant delays in bringing those projects forward with work in progress being halted. This delay will impact on receipt of key revenues and impacts the timeline for key housing site delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESH HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006103-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:232986-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

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