---
title: "Sanctuary Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# Sanctuary Scheme

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f47

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Sanctuary Scheme," aimed at providing services to bolster security for vulnerable individuals threatened by domestic abuse to help them safely remain in their domiciles. Falling under the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, this process has reached the award stage as of 27th January 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, indicating a non-competitive tender due to its smaller scale. The contract period began on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th July 2026, with a potential renewal option of an additional twelve months. The project is located in the UKC13 region, specifically in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in security systems and repair services to engage with public sector projects focused on social welfare. Companies equipped to install and maintain security measures could find similar opportunities lucrative. While Stockton on Tees Borough Council secured this contract, other companies with expertise in delivering specialised security measures could be well-suited to compete for similar upcoming tenders in this sphere, especially those that support vulnerable populations. Firms seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector service market should consider monitoring such tenders for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Scheme to protect and support vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse to remain safely in their own home by installing security measures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006943-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006943-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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