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title: "Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649bd

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for a cost consultancy role as part of the Dolphin Centre Phase 2 Refurbishment project, with the title "Dolphin Centre Cost Consultant." This procurement, classified under the services category and pertaining to financial consultancy services, was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and is situated in Darlington, UKC13 region. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and will conclude on 18th December 2026. The supplier selected for this contract is DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Billingham, United Kingdom. The contract was officially signed on 15th December 2025, with a gross value of GBP 55,860.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in financial consultancy services, especially those experienced in construction projects, to position themselves for similar roles in sub-central government projects. While DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES LIMITED secured this contract, similar opportunities may arise that could benefit enterprises skilled in project cost management. Organisations located in the North East of England or those with expertise in public authority projects can find potential growth by participating in such tenders. Moreover, businesses with a robust capability in handling projects without formal competition processes might gain a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

## Notice

Provide the role of Cost Consultant on the Dolphin Centre Phase 2 Refurbishment project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010808-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,550 |

## 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 | DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010808-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.DRIVERPROJECTSERVICES.COM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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