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title: "Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e58b"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer 2026

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e58b

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the position of Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer for 2026, designated as tender ID DBC00007. The council, located in Dartford, United Kingdom, is a sub-central government public authority and acted as the buying organisation for this tender within the services category, specifically focusing on legal services. The procurement has been executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold, indicating that it proceeded without competition. The process reached the award and contract stage, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2026 and concluding on 27th June 2026, valued at £80,000 net (£96,000 gross). The contract was signed on 24th November 2025, and the awarded supplier is Vivid Resourcing, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal services. Vivid Resourcing's successful involvement underscores the potential for smaller firms to secure significant contracts with local councils, particularly in roles requiring comprehensive legal expertise combined with data monitoring responsibilities. Companies well-suited for such opportunities should have a proven track record in delivering public sector legal services and the capacity to handle multifaceted roles that blend legal and data management skills. The direct, below-threshold procurement method used in this tender suggests ease of entry for appropriately skilled providers. Businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio by entering government contracts may find such opportunities advantageous for strategic expansion.

## Notice

The role of Monitoring Officer & Head of Legal Services is a key position within the council. The role is a full time post required to cover all aspects of Legal duties held by the Council. The post also includes the Data Monitoring role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076464-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076464-2025
- 20 Nov 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076464-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2025
  20th November 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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