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title: "Independent Domestic Violence Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bfd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bfd

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process with the awarding of a contract to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES for providing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services. The process followed a direct procurement method categorized under 'services' and utilized the 'light touch' regime, allowing procurement below the typical threshold without competition. Located in Darlington, within the UKC13 region, this public authority operates under the sub-central government classification. The contract, valued at £55,600, is set for a duration from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract awarded and active as of 21 August 2025. Key sectors pertain to guidance, counselling, and community services as denoted by the CPV codes 85312300 and 98000000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in handling domestic violence cases. Such contracts offer ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for organizations that can bring expertise in providing community support and counseling services. Large-scale volunteer community-sector enterprises, especially those with a focus on social care and counseling services, would be ideally suited to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement highlights the potential for enhanced community impact, specifically for service providers in the north of England, by aligning their objectives with local governmental support initiatives.

## Notice

IDVA - Independent Domestic Violence Advisor for Darlington Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,600 |

## 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 | HARBOUR SUPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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