---
title: "Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-07"
---

# Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council focuses on the "Refugee and Asylum Seeker assistance and support" project. This public authority, classified under sub-central government, is located in Darlington, UK, and manages support services for refugees and asylum seekers placed by the Home Office. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 1st August 2025. Using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, this contract falls under the services industry category with significant community support aspects. The contract term runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with potential renewals stretching each for twelve months, extending possibly to 31st July 2028. The contract value is set at £249,000, denoting a substantial commitment to community betterment within the UKC13 region.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in civic and community improvement services, notably those with a focus on refugee and asylum seeker assistance. Darlington Assistance for Refugees (DAR), a non-VCSE large entity, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with a proven track record in managing social support programmes to participate in similar ventures. The direct procurement method used in this awarding process underscores the emphasis on efficiency and targeted service provision. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts in the civic betterment sphere would find pursuing similar opportunities with local government bodies highly advantageous.

## Notice

Provision of support services to refugees and asylum seekers placed in Darlington by the Home Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072058-2025 |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,000 |

## 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 | DARLINGTON ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES (DAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072058-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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