Award

Overcoming Transport Barriers to Opportunity

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Overcoming Transport Barriers to Opportunity" is conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, England. This contract, falling under the survey services category, was awarded based on a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The procurement stage concluded with an award, with the contract being awarded to Teesside University on 12th March 2025. The procurement's geographical focus is the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement's contract period extends from 17th March 2025 to 16th November 2025, with a total value of £148,227.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are considered suitable to compete in similar opportunities. Given that the contract authority is a combined local authority, there may be potential for ongoing partnerships and further contracts in the sector. This opportunity would particularly benefit businesses capable of delivering high-quality survey services that aim to mitigate transport barriers, increasing accessibility and opportunity within the region. Businesses with a robust understanding of the local context and those capable of liaising effectively with academic institutions such as Teesside University would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Overcoming Transport Barriers to Opportunity

Notice Description

Award of contract to Teesside University following a below-threshold Request for Quote for Overcoming Transport Barriers to Opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0a60239-f228-4644-8afa-41d4aaf43f69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3e4561-641e-4610-bc9a-c553ba2c09a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,227 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,227 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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