This contract serves as an exemption outside of normal HBC Contract Procedure Rules.
The Strategic Development Manager for the Tides of Change Project is on maternity leave. There is nobody within the existing small team that has the experience to progress a lottery application of this scale to submission. The project is currently at an advanced stage will all contracts let and consultants currently working on the final draft documents to take to the mid-term review stage, prior to submission.
Tourism UK are currently working on the bid, as the bid developer and coordinator engaged through the micro masterplan via a competitive tender process. This role includes coordinating the preparation and submission of the application, coordinating external consultants and supporting the development of the bid.
It is considered that they have the existing in-depth knowledge of the current bid and skills to take the application to submission in May and to be able to present the proposal and answer any queries from NLHF during the review period, having been involved in the project since its inception. No other external consultant would have the depth of knowledge or be able to gain that within the remaining months of the process.
This contract serves as an exemption to HBC Contract Procedure Rules.
An opportunity has arisen for the council to be considered for a funding award that would provide significant financial support towards the implementation of the Adult Social Care business case for in-home TEC. The ASC team have requested support from TVI to writing the bid in short order ahead of the impending deadline. This support can only be provided by TVI since it is so closely linked to the business case prepared for the council by TVI. The original Fast Track Validation budget has been exhausted in the preparation of the 9 business cases and therefore this change is required to fund the additional work.
Original Contract procured via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud
Supply of fireworks, managing H&S, team of crew to set up, fire and dismantle display.
This contract is an exemption to the HBC Contract Procedure Rules and is a one-off procurement for an event to be held on 1st November 2025.
Reaction Fireworks are a specialist firework company who have the knowledge, expertise in delivering, handling and firing of the fireworks. There is no one within the authority with this skill set.
Reaction Fireworks have delivered on this annual requirement previously and understand the wider event dynamics, challenging launch location. Reaction provide professional service for this event and their operators are experienced and very supportive while on event site.
Reaction Fireworks deliver large scale events nationally and have a proven record of delivering safe, high quality fireworks event for corporate, private and large scale events.
A 12-month membership for 10 schools, plus 5 LA staff to access the Great Teaching Toolkit resources. Up to 45 licences in total.
This is a one-off procurement and is grant funded via Change Programme.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026.
The Great Teaching Toolkit membership will provide schools with tools/resources to support and promote inclusive mainstream teaching. This is research based information.
Following the Council's successful award of grant funding through the Council Housebuilding Support Fund and given the tight timescales and requirement to spend this funding by March 2026, Gradon Architecture was commissioned to deliver services on two sites after associated design services work previously carried out.
Support relating to the co-production of the Local Area Reform Plan funded from Change Programme and Families First Transformation funding. This requirement is urgent as the Plan needs to be completed by the 18th June 2026 by all local authorities and supplements previous works carried out by the supplier for HBC.
Supply of Building Management System (BMS) to new plantroom.
The supplier are a local specialist company who manufacture the control panel required for the proposed plantroom.
HBC uses the Supplier's BMS and we have a service agreement with them for the various Council properties throughout the Borough.
The window of opportunity to carry out the works is very tight and the works need to be carried out before March 31st 2026.
This contract serves as an exemption from the HBC Contract Procedure Rules.
Supply and installation of new Air Source Heat Pumps to serve new plantroom.
The supplier is a local specialist company who can both supply and install / commission the new ASHP's as part of the new plantroom. The use of the new ASHP's will reduce the amount of LPG used on site. HBC have previously employed the service of the supplier on numerous occasions.
The window of opportunity to carry out the works is very tight and the works need to be carried out before March 31st 2026.
This contract serves as an exemption from the HBC Contract Procedure Rules.
This exemption relates to grant funding Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Budget held by HBC, currently within budget and covered by previous underspend of pilot money.
Supplier to conduct message and audience analysis for Local Resilience Forum LRF communications inclusive of workshop and breakdown. This is part of a wider strategy development for community resilience - workshops have identified a need for better understanding and engagement of core messages to the population within the LRF area. The intent is to use professionals in the field engagement and communications with a real understanding of local issues and geography to assist the LRF clarify their approach to community engagement and develop a forward look / action plan.
The required skill set is not available in house in either HBC or the wider LRF agencies and it was agreed a new perspective was needed drawing on some of the skills sets, information and techniques used in the local private sector.
Wander, as a company,- is local and uniquely placed given its prior relationship and demonstration of understanding of the issues within the wider Cleveland communities whilst being able to draw on highly experienced staff who have developed campaigns for multi-national agencies.
Wander has been identified based on its effective delivery of the previous work with Hartlepool Borough Council, its stated interest in supporting communities and its market expertise.
Contract Extension to provide continued research to inform Public Health & START with regards to substance misuse provisions and initiatives. This research is being funded by Drug and Alcohol Treatment Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) funded via OHID.
HBC have been working with Teesside University for the past two years in relation to research in this area and as grant funding has been confirmed wish to continue this arrangement with Teesside University to commission Teesside University to provide research expertise to allow Public Health to gain a comprehensive and objective understanding of various Substance Misuse provisions.
HBC have an established relationship with Teesside University, and they have embedded themselves within START, so they are aware of some barriers they may be faced in completing the research; they have therefore come up with solutions to overcome these.
This contract is serving as an extension to an existing contract and fall outside of HBC's Contract and Procedure Rules.
This contract has been secured under an exemption and falls outside of normal HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The four Teesside local authorities - Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees (operating through the Tees Collaborative Commissioning Partnership) have commissioned the use of a 12 month Condom Distribution Service Pilot.
Sexual health interventions provide significant public value and deliver substantial cost savings across the health and social care system. Public Health England's Return on Investment analysis demonstrates that every £1 invested in publicly funded contraception generates £9 in wider public‑sector savings, largely through the prevention of unintended pregnancies. This is supported by other evidence further highlighting the cost-effectiveness of preventative services.
A comprehensive review of sexual health provision across Teesside-supported by public and stakeholder engagement and informed by the Tees Sexual Health Needs Assessment (2023)-identified ongoing challenges. These include comparatively high rates of sexually transmitted infections, particularly syphilis, alongside elevated levels of unplanned pregnancies and under‑18 conceptions leading to abortion. The absence of standalone sexual health or teenage pregnancy strategies across Teesside reinforces a gap in coordinated, strategic planning.
The Sexual Health Needs Assessment recommends improved access to sexual health services, reduced inequalities, strengthened contraceptive provision, and enhanced STI prevention, testing, and treatment, leading to the implementation of this pilot initiative.
The pilot aims to support residents aged 13+ at risk of poor sexual health by offering convenient, stigma‑free access to free condoms by post, thereby removing travel and cost barriers. Young people will also retain the option to collect condoms from existing pick-up sites.
The selected provider has an established record of delivering condom distribution services to 13+ with robust safeguarding systems aligned to local processes, and the capability to deliver training as required. The pilot will also explore complementary opportunities relating to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and workforce training.
This innovative digital approach will generate valuable insight into population demand, support improved sexual health outcomes, and inform the future design of integrated, equitable sexual health services across Teesside.
The contract spend inputted (£100,000) represents the total spend across all 4 local authorities.
This is a one-off procurement and is grant funded. An exemption has been employed and is therefore outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules.
The Local Youth Transformation Pilot review identified 9 key areas for development across Hartlepool Youth Services that could be funded by the pilot in line with the grant conditions. Safeguarding in youth work was an area that came up as a need locally.
Psych-Logical are a local organisation employing someone is both a practising youth worker and specialist safeguarding trainer - a unique mix. The trainer has a real insight in relation to safeguarding to deliver a deeper understanding, knowledge and confidence in dealing with safeguarding situations.
This contract serves as an exemption to HBC's Contract Procedure Rules and comprises the following bespoke training for teaching staff:
- Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed School and Communities training.
- Senior Leadership training (2 day course)
This is grant funded via Change Programme.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026.
Some of this funding will be utilised to cover the cost of accredited Level 5 diplomas in trauma and mental health informed school and communities for 9 delegates. This particular training provider has been chosen as they are a nationally recognised company renowned for delivering trauma informed training which includes therapeutic practice. Other potential offerers did not include this in their offering.
HBC will also commission a 2 day Senior Leadership course with this funding which will be offered to all schools to ensure inclusive practice is consistent across all schools.