---
title: "Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b64"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b64

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council initiated a tender process titled "Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer," situated in Dartford, UK. This procurement process falls under the category of personnel supply services, specifically for temporary staff. The legal basis is governed by UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was completed using a direct procurement method that was below the threshold and did not involve competition. The award was initially active, spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the contract eventually terminated upon completion on 31st January 2026. The final gross value of the contract was £114,000.

This contract could be a significant opportunity for SMEs specializing in legal and personnel services, particularly those capable of providing interim roles at the managerial level. While the process did not allow competition, positioning for future tenders with Dartford Borough Council might prove beneficial for organisations with expertise in government or public sector staffing solutions. Given the successful completion of the contract despite termination, businesses adept in fulfilling short-term high-value roles without competition might find lucrative opportunities in similar public authority commissions.

## Notice

The role of Monitoring Officer & Head of Legal Services is a key position within the council. Upon the departure of the previous post holder, it was imperative that the post be filled straightaway on an interim basis, whilst trying to recruit on a permanent basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 08:44 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2026
- 17 Sep 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057472-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057460-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056984-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057472-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057460-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056984-2025
  16th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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