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 24th 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]
NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works
NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works [external link]
NEPO209 Highway Infrastructure Surveys
NEPO209 Highway Infrastructure Surveys [external link]
NEPO311 Water Retail Services
NEPO311 Water Retail Services [external link]
Supporting Living Placement for ID 406563
Supporting Living Placement for ID 406563 [external link]
Supported Living Placement ID 360433
Supported Living Placement ID 360433 [external link]
Supported Living Placement for ID 358921
Supported Living Placement for ID 358921 [external link]
NEPO210 Highways Surfacing Works[external link]
NEPO222 Aggregates, Concrete & Stone Supply[external link]
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].
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current contractor/provider,
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start/end dates,
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approximate value per year and,
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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.