Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0629
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority'), p[art of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are seeking a delivery partner(s) to develop, deliver and support with evaluation of a pilot financial literacy programme targeted at the culture sector titled - Run your Numbers that will:
• increase financial literacy skills
• improve awareness of the opportunities available beyond grants and how to access them
• equip participants with the right tools, processes and financial presentation to secure private finance/loans etc.
• increase confidence in applying and seeking out private finance/loans
• engender an entrepreneurial mindset and approaches in their business
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 30 May 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2026
- 1 year, 2 months, 9 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for six (6) months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 September 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 4:00pm
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=9103f6a7-f57c-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality = 75% Weighting
Price = 25% Weighting
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9103f6a7-f57c-f011-813a-005056b64545
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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