---
title: "Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05836e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05836e

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "Rydal Academy - Darlington Traveller Education Service." The procurement process was initiated as a tender and is now at the complete stage, with the contract awarded. The services are targeted towards primary education services, specifically supporting GRTBS (Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Black, and other SICS) children and young people. The project is located in Darlington, within the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 7th August 2025, is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2026, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The procurement used a direct method under a 'below threshold - without competition' regime.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in providing outreach services to diverse ethnic groups. Suitable businesses include those with the capacity to assess and meet the specific educational needs of minority and underserved communities. The selected contractor, Northern Arch Learning Partnership, will be actively engaged in delivering these services throughout the Darlington area. This initiative can foster business growth through partnership opportunities and potentially influence the educational landscape by enhancing inclusivity and diversity in educational provisions.

## Notice

Darlington Traveller Education Service at Rydal Academy The outreach service will support education settings with GRTBS Children and Young People to assess and meet the specific needs of GRTBS Children and Young People.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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