Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0630
Description
The Tees Valley Comined Authority (the contracting authority) has awarded a contract for the 'Provision of accessibility audits and access training for cultural and visitor economy venues'.
Contract 1. TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
Additional year extension available at the discretion of the contracting authority - subject to funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
BENDRIGG TRUST
- Companies House: 01396557
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-6521-GBLY
Bendrigg Lodge
Nr. Kendal
LA8 0NR
United Kingdom
Email: bookings@bendrigg.org.uk
Website: https://www.bendrigg.org.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training
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