Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0531
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are seeking tenders from impartial consultants/consultancy firms to undertake a comprehensive market assessment of digital inclusion activity across the Tees Valley as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45db51f4-d863-f011-813a-005056b64545
You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 9 months, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by 3 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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
1 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ITT responses, supporting documentation requested and any specific queries must be submitted electronically via the ProContract e-tender portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45db51f4-d863-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Companies House: 11747311
- 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