---
title: "Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055769"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-02"
---

# Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055769

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy," specifically focusing on the development of sports facilities in the Darlington region (UKC13). This contract, awarded within the services industry category, was facilitated through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the final contract signed on 1st July 2025, and is set to run until 29th June 2026. The legal basis for this procurement aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in business organisation services, given the scope of the project. The contract was awarded to SPORTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS LIMITED, indicating that businesses with expertise in sports planning and facility strategy development are well-suited for such opportunities. This project can serve as a valuable case study for similar procurement exercises, allowing firms in this niche market to showcase their thorough understanding of local authorities' strategic requirements and service delivery excellence.

## Notice

Undertake Playing Pitch Strategy and Built Facility Strategy for Darlington Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036725-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036725-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036725-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sportsplanningconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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