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title: "PFI Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# PFI Consultancy Support

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672a3

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "PFI Consultancy Support," aimed at securing financial consultancy services in relation to the Darlington Schools PFI project. The contract was directly awarded to Castle Gate Legal and Commercial Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Radcliffe-On-Trent. This procurement falls under the services category, with the process initiated without competition, classified as below the threshold. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension by six months. Financial details include a contract value of £90,000, with the award being active since 24 February 2025. The contract delivery is focused on the UKC13 region, and the process is in the award stage, with a formal signature expected by 24 March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and services sectors, particularly those with expertise in Public Finance Initiatives (PFI). Darlington Borough Council is open to extending the contract, indicating potential for long-term collaboration and partnership. Suppliers with capabilities in providing strategic consultancy support, particularly in educational and governmental infrastructure projects, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their market presence and network within the public sector. The procurement method utilised, being direct and non-competitive, underscores the importance of strong existing relations or proven capability in delivering quality consultancy services.

## Notice

The provision of PDF Commercial consultancy support in relation to the Darlington Schools PFI project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026766-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | CASTLE GATE LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026766-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026766-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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