Procurement

Open - E Tendering System

E-Procurement is the process of sending and receiving quotes and tenders using online procurement platforms. E-Tendering has a huge impact to the procurement process as it offers improved visibility and compliance.

See our E-procurement page for more information and how to register

The Procurement Act 2023

Procurement legislation changed on the 24^th February 2025, from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to The Procurement Act 2023. Further details on the changes can be found on The Procurement Act 2023 page.

NEPO219 Building Materials - Dynamic Purchasing System

NEPO219 Building Materials - Dynamic Purchasing System details [external link]

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Service

PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services [external link]

NEPO512 Translation and Interpretation Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

NEPO512 Translation and Interpretation Services - Dynamic Purchasing System details [external link]

NEPO514 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training Provision

NEPO514 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training Provision details [external link]

P2019/1868/NE - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Appointment of Contractors for Packages of Works

P2019/1868/NE - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Appointment of Contractors for Packages of Works details [external link]

NEPO209 Highway Infrastructure Surveys

NEPO209 Highway Infrastructure Surveys [external link]

Furniture Removals. Storage and Disposal

Furniture Removals. Storage and Disposal [external link] – Deadline for submissions 12:00 noon 2nd March 2026

Provision a Supported Living Placement for ID303326

Provision a Supported Living Placement for ID303326 [external link] – Deadline for submissions 12;00 noon 26th February 2026

Provision of an Adult Supported Living Placement for ID351909

Provision of an Adult Supported Living Placement for ID351909 [external link] – Deadline for submissions 3rd March 2026

NEPO507 Travel Management Services

NEPO507 Travel Management Services [external link] – Deadline for submissions 12:00 13th March 2026

NEPO528 British Sign Language

NEPO528 British Sign Language [external link] – Deadline for submissions 12:00 noon 24th May 2026

NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plant

NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plant [external link] – Deadline for submissions 12:00 noon 16th March 2026

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Darlington Borough Council Procurement Strategy [pdf document]

Contracts Register and Central Digital Platform/Find a Tender Service

Details of awarded contracts over the value of £30k are available on Central Digital Platform (CDP) / Find a Tender Services (FTS) [external link] and the Council’s Contracts Register [external link].

The registers contain brief details about each contract including:

current contractor/provider,
start/end dates,
approximate value per year and,
the procurement officer responsible for the contract.

Useful links

Regional Supplier Resources
Adults Social Care Market Position Statement [external link], developed with Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar Councils.
Invest in Darlington [external link]

Council’s Terms and Conditions for Contracts

Read our standard terms and conditions for contracts for good and services.