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# Darlington Borough Council

GB

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live tenders

Published

3,088

since 17 Dec 2014

Typical value

£76,487

median of 2000 stated values

Value range

£1 to £7bn

lowest to highest

## Open opportunities

Darlington Borough Council has no open tenders right now.

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## How this buyer buys

483 of Darlington Borough Council's notices were call-offs from a framework, DPS or dynamic market, worth £7,077,351,206 in total. Only suppliers on the route can win that work.

- [RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6259) Framework No: framework closed until about 6 Mar 2027 It ends 6 Mar 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it. 3 call-offs £334,407 last 8 May 2026
- [RM6116 Network Services 3](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6116) Framework No: framework closed until about 17 Jul 2027 It ends 17 Jul 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it. 3 call-offs £7,000,055,764 last 2 Jan 2025
- [RM1045 Network Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1045) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 2 call-offs £206,756 last 12 Sept 2019
- [Transport DPS](http://www.procontract.due-north.com) Open to join now Dynamic purchasing system Yes: DPS open to applications Suppliers can apply to join at any time while it runs (until 30 Jun 2028). 2 call-offs £42,179 last 8 Sept 2017 [How to apply](http://www.procontract.due-north.com)
- [RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6017) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 2 call-offs £1,040,000 last 4 Oct 2021
- [RM6174 Multifunctional Devices (MFDs), Print and Digital Workflow Software Services and](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6174) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £171,000 last 6 Sept 2022
- [RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6325) Framework No: framework closed until about 18 Dec 2027 Only suppliers already on it can win call-offs. It runs until 18 Dec 2027; you can bid for its replacement then. 1 call-off £432,000 last 29 Sept 2025
- [RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6280) Framework No: framework closed until about 2 Oct 2027 It ends 2 Oct 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it. 1 call-off £600,000 last 26 Aug 2025
- [RM6194 Back Office Software](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6194) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £468,000 last 11 Sept 2025
- [RM3821 Data and Application Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3821) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £1,622,768 last 2 Mar 2022
- [RM3808 Network Services 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3808) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £36,300 last 15 Feb 2022
- Unnamed framework Framework The notice doesn't name the framework Ask the buyer which framework it used and when it reopens. 464 call-offs £72,337,033 last 14 Oct 2026
- Unnamed dynamic purchasing system Dynamic purchasing system Possibly: a DPS accepts new suppliers while it runs The notice does not link to the DPS itself. Ask the buyer how to apply. 1 call-off £5,000 last 12 Feb 2026

### DPSs and dynamic markets Darlington Borough Council runs

- PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services Dynamic purchasing system Open to join now Runs to 30 Jun 2028 [How to apply](http://www.procontract.due-north.com)
- P2019/1868/NE - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Appointment of Contractors for Packages of Works Dynamic purchasing system Open to join now Runs to 1 Jul 2029 [How to apply](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/da4537f1-6fe1-4312-90da-aff15ac436e2)
- Market Consultation Event for the Procurement of Construction Works via a DPS Dynamic purchasing system · closed Runs to 28 Feb 2019
- Market Consulation Event for the Procurement of Constructions Works via a Dynamic Purchasing System Dynamic purchasing system · closed Runs to 31 Mar 2023
- Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services Dynamic purchasing system · closed Runs to 31 Mar 2019

## Procurement contacts

People Darlington Borough Council named as contact points in its own tender and award notices, newest first.

60 contacts published by Darlington Borough Council

Names, emails and phone numbers exactly as the buyer published them in its notices. Included with Professional and Business.

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## How contested Darlington Borough Council's contracts are

From the award notices we hold. Each figure shows how many contracts it's based on, and we hide figures with too few to say anything. A re-tender counts as kept when a supplier on the earlier contract also won its successor.

Darlington Borough Council, all contracts, awards 2006 to 2026

52 of 352 re-tendered contracts kept by the incumbent 15% retention

10.6 bids per award on average 31 of 52 awards had a single bid

19% of awarded value to the top 3 suppliers 1275 suppliers, 2618 valued contracts

109 of 217 contracts won by SMEs where the winner declared its size

1091 of 2741 contracts won by suppliers new to this buyer 40% new-entrant win rate

Business plans see the same figures for each of the 30 sectors this buyer awards in.

##  Recent contract awards

- [TARMAC TRADING LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/tarmac-trading)

    [Darlington BC, Autumn Schemes 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-5418-73e8-ba1b-923f096ae81a/darlington-bc-autumn-schemes-2026)

    £318,343

    12 Oct 2026
- [CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/care-line-homecare)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID5019411 - Lot 2](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-8a6f-703e-b05c-bf965e6ac821/homecare-service-placement-id5019411-lot-2)

    £100,289

    29 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID5014067 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1c-24d6-71b6-9bc7-ac12a9170403/homecare-service-placement-id5014067-lot-1)

    £33,430

    28 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID5019097 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1d-ebad-70b8-b698-463ed92b50a8/homecare-service-placement-id5019097-lot-1)

    £35,818

    26 Sept 2026
- [PRESTIGE CARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/prestige-care)

    [Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID5021849](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-c4e1-70f2-b863-153fbe781468/off-framework-residential-care-for-adults-and-older-people-and-older-people-with)

    £453,801

    22 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID410496 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1b-fd54-7071-8181-c22b4a1b7979/homecare-service-placement-id410496-lot-1)

    £33,430

    20 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID5007710 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-d460-71e1-b2da-1eaca2470fcd/homecare-service-placement-id5007710-lot-1)

    £71,623

    16 Sept 2026
- [CHINITE RESOURCING LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/chinite-resourcing)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID189044 - Lot 3](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d24-109b-739b-88b1-c366833bdef9/homecare-service-placement-id189044-lot-3)

    £167,149

    15 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID5015913 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1f-4cb1-7399-a26e-e48e95b9e440/homecare-service-placement-id5015913-lot-1)

    £32,236

    15 Sept 2026
- [SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/springfield-home-care-services)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID389994 - Lot 1](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d23-84c6-70b1-8941-ae5026170bca/homecare-service-placement-id389994-lot-1)

    £119,392

    14 Sept 2026
- [ICAN CHARITY](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ican-charity)

    [Speech and Language Training and Support](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-33f8-726a-90ad-487313b4eed3/speech-and-language-training-and-support)

    £152,249

    14 Sept 2026
- [CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/care-line-homecare)

    [Homecare Service Placement - ID317230 - Lot 2](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d19-8ca2-7351-bfbd-9959b37f22b3/homecare-service-placement-id317230-lot-2)

    £33,430

    9 Sept 2026

## Contracts coming up for renewal

Darlington Borough Council's contracts ending in the next two years, from award notices and its own contract register. Most go back out to tender, so this is the time to get to know the buyer.

- [PB2023-01080 - DAD Hub for ID260917](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cac-cddb-7015-b7ac-1cfa334b0b4b/pb2023-01080-dad-hub-for-id260917) [Darlington Association on Disability](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/darlington-association-on-disability) · Award notice Ends 21 Oct 2026 £21,899
- [P2016/1027/PE - Purchase of off framework Independent Fostering Agency for Individual - Direct Award](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c15-2643-7246-8444-12cbda622ae2/p20161027pe-purchase-of-off-framework-independent-fostering-agency-for-indiv) [A1 Foster Care](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/a1-foster-care) · Award notice Ends 21 Oct 2026 £379,600
- [Tenant Satisfaction Measures Survey](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc6-b9bc-70bb-a7db-4d1f4deb2292/tenant-satisfaction-measures-survey) [BMG RESEARCH LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bmg-research) · Award notice Ends 26 Oct 2026 £63,000
- [PB2022-00883 - Domiciliary Care Package](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca7-8802-737d-aa1c-234dfca30ddd/pb2022-00883-domiciliary-care-package) [Care Matters (Homecare)Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/care-matters-homecare) · Award notice Ends 27 Oct 2026 £77,906
- [Level 5 Principles of Commissioning For Wellbeing Course](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc6-0c9d-72cc-9322-207e3ff5eb20/level-5-principles-of-commissioning-for-wellbeing-course) [Hasca Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hasca) · Award notice Ends 31 Oct 2026 £13,900
- [PB2023-01227 - Suicide Post-Vention Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce5-397a-71b5-9673-8536952b4680/pb2023-01227-suicide-post-vention-service) [St Teresa's Hospice](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/st-teresa-s-hospice) · Award notice Ends 31 Oct 2026 £24,000
- [ID5513695 - Placement Type 1 - Standard Support (0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16 -17years)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c98-0d9c-7320-a1aa-671fbd7ed553/id5513695-placement-type-1-standard-support-0-4-5-10-11-15-16-17years) [Swiis International Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/swiis-international) · Award notice Ends 1 Nov 2026 £159,784
- [ID5513697 - Placement Type 1 - Standard Support (0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16 -17years)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c99-5ece-7291-aa66-7c4ec7f2738f/id5513697-placement-type-1-standard-support-0-4-5-10-11-15-16-17years) [Swiis International Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/swiis-international) · Award notice Ends 1 Nov 2026 £151,794
- [Darlington BC, Autumn Schemes 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-5418-73e8-ba1b-923f096ae81a/darlington-bc-autumn-schemes-2026) [TARMAC TRADING LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/tarmac-trading) · Award notice Ends 2 Nov 2026 £318,343
- [Supported Accommodation- ID 382797](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc9-a1ac-705a-9641-651cd4585a1c/supported-accommodation-id-382797) [Jigsaw Recovery Project CIC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/jigsaw-recovery-project-cic) · Award notice Ends 3 Nov 2026 £193,572
- [PB2022-00889 - Adult Residential Care Home placement for ID 5003186](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cba-fd92-726b-a9c1-582a2d472d29/pb2022-00889-adult-residential-care-home-placement-for-id-5003186) [Bondcare](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bondcare) · Award notice Ends 3 Nov 2026 £142,596
- [ID5501277 - Placement Type 1 - Standard Support (0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16 -17years)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9a-7a7c-725e-bb2a-8b714006f157/id5501277-placement-type-1-standard-support-0-4-5-10-11-15-16-17years) [Reach Out Care](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/reach-out-care) · Award notice Ends 7 Nov 2026 £176,800
- [PB2022-00873 - Adults EMI Nursing Placement](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c91-652e-70d6-80b9-bf5a95ee3497/pb2022-00873-adults-emi-nursing-placement) [Bond Care Willington Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bond-care-willington) · Award notice Ends 7 Nov 2026 £148,791
- [ID397186 - Placement Type 1 - Standard Support (0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16 -17years)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8d-43b1-706f-af4f-14f392e50034/id397186-placement-type-1-standard-support-0-4-5-10-11-15-16-17years) [Reach Out Care](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/reach-out-care) · Award notice Ends 7 Nov 2026 £186,160
- [ID5507151 - Placement Type 1 - Standard Support (0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16 -17years)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9a-559b-712c-8ad0-7bc4aa1c116f/id5507151-placement-type-1-standard-support-0-4-5-10-11-15-16-17years) [Reach Out Care](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/reach-out-care) · Award notice Ends 7 Nov 2026 £176,800

## Buyer intent

Signs Darlington Borough Council is getting ready to buy: committee papers and decisions, published commercial pipelines and hiring for procurement or digital leads. Each comes with the evidence and a link to the source.

- Committee paper Procurement strategy

    Procurement Plan Update

    Meeting

    6 Oct 2026

1 signal in the last year. The quotes and source links come with the Business plan.

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## What they buy

- [Health and social work 1495](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work)
- [Construction work 412](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work)
- [Education & training 358](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training)
- [Business services 95](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services)
- [Transport services 67](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-services)
- [Architecture, engineering & surveying 62](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying)

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