Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0506
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver an audit and product development plan for key walking and cycling routes across the Tees Valley. The contract includes assessing route quality, connectivity, and opportunities to enhance the visitor experience through infrastructure, interpretation, and integration with local hospitality.
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 July 2025 to 31 January 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 3 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses must be submitted electronically via the ProContract portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8dc5f784-5f2a-f011-8136-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality: 80% weighting
Price: 20% weighting
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government