Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0605
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure a consultant to use existing mechanisms (e.g. meetings, gatherings, groups, networks) and, where necessary, facilitate a series of accessible engagement events with identified stakeholders to test our economic growth ambitions, narrative and to inform policy proposals to realise these, in addition to understanding how best to continue engagement throughout the Local Growth Plan's lifespan and as we move into delivery. The consultant shall also develop and test a robust, effective and accessible investment pipeline to attract public and private investment across our region, which will inform the future Tees Valley Investment Plan and be in a format which can be easily updated by TVCA in the future. £60,000.00
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £55,966 excluding VAT
- £67,159 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
• Possible extension to publication date of document.
• Limited input from key stakeholders / poor attendance at engagement sessions.
• Change in Government policy.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02778116
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXB-1352-VPCY
The Minster Building
London
EC3R 7AG
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@lichfields.uk
Website: http://www.lichfields.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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