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title: "Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f64a"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f64a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Housing Services - Regulatory Compliance and Improvement Project" was concluded by Darlington Borough Council. Under this contract, David Tolson Partnership Limited will provide critical analysis and assessments to assist Housing Services in their regulatory inspection preparation scheduled between 2026 and 2028. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a swift engagement process. The project entails delivering services in the IT sector, specifically consulting and support, within the Darlington region (UKC13) in the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on the 9th of December, 2025, with a set timeframe from January 2026 to January 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses proficient in IT services, especially those skilled in consulting and project evaluation for regulatory compliance. Large service providers, particularly those with a focus on regulatory processes and a proven track record in similar projects, would be well-positioned for future contract opportunities. Being directly engaged by Darlington Borough Council, companies can leverage this contract to build their portfolio in public authority projects, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to similar governmental contracts in the region.

## Notice

The provider will assist Housing Services in preparation for regulatory inspection, which is due 2026-2028, providing critical analysis, evaluation and in-depth assessments for regulatory compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083165-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,650 |

## 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 | DAVID TOLSON PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083165-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083165-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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