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

Further details and all documentation can be found on the NEPO portal [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]

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

Supplier Engagement Event, click here to register your interest

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.