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STSC-PROC-0048 - Climate Change Levy Advice

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Oct 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "STSC-PROC-0048 - Climate Change Levy Advice," within the financial consultancy services industry. The process focused on addressing historical climate change levy issues to ensure compliance, thereby awarding a contract to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the ESPO 664_21 framework agreement, Lot 1 - Business Services. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026. This £60,000 contract delivers services to the North East of the United Kingdom, with the award status being active as of 29th September 2025.

Such procurements offer substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in financial consultancy and those that have expertise in tax and compliance matters related to climate change levies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this type of tender due to its selective and framework-based nature, which offers a streamlined process and potential ongoing collaboration. Although this particular contract has been awarded, businesses with relevant experience should position themselves for similar future opportunities in tackling complex fiscal issues within the public sector.

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Notice Title

STSC-PROC-0048 - Climate Change Levy Advice

Notice Description

Tax advice on historical climate change levy issue to ensure compliance. Direct award to Pricewaterhouse Cooper via ESPO 664_21, Lot 1 - Business Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9a94d21-8355-4c74-9d3b-fe3b7b29a4ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f65581-af60-4727-ae8c-768409386b29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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