Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0605
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for the provision of Local Growth Plan Capacity and Investment Pipeline Development.
The consultant shall 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.
The commencement date of this contract was 1st September 2025, however the contract was signed on 7th October 2025.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £55,966 excluding VAT
- £67,159 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2026
- 11 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
There is the possibility of a six month contract extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Output 1 completion - Local Growth Plan Engagement Plan is completed within the first two weeks of contract commencement as per specification |
| Output 2 completion- successful engagement of key partners and stakeholders as per specification |
| Output 3 completion - production of engagement report as per specification |
| Output 4 completion - production of investment pipeline as per specification |
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