Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Darlington Borough Council
Town Hall, Feethams
Darlington
DL15QT
Contact
Michael Howlett
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC13 - Darlington
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Darlington Health Squad
Reference number
PB2025-00142
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process.
The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-078435
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process
No reviews have been carried out during the standstill period.
The Contract has been awarded and signed on the 8th January 2026