---
title: "Sexual Health Services - Community Contraception Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05629c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Sexual Health Services - Community Contraception Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05629c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of community contraception services as part of its wider initiative in Sexual Health Services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC13 region. The contract, procured through a direct method below the threshold without competition, has reached the award stage, with Primary Healthcare Darlington selected as the winning supplier. The contract period is set from 31st July 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a milestone for the future signature date scheduled for 31st July 2025. This process aligns with legal standards established by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for local businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those dealing with sexual health and contraception. Given the award's focus on community health services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Primary Healthcare Darlington, which was the successful supplier, are likely well-positioned to compete. Engaging in these services can provide growth opportunities by expanding service offerings and establishing a reputation within the local public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of contraceptive services including the fitting and removal of long acting reversable contraception, the provision of emergency oral hormonal contraception, the provision of a condom card scheme along with clinical advice and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041501-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,596,208 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DARLINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 09:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041501-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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