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Planning support for MDCs

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, acting as the buying organisation. This contract is titled "Planning support for MDCs," and it specifically targets the urban planning and landscape architectural services sector. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach via further competition from NEPO 212 Lot 6, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 20th April 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2026. The total contract value is £3,000,000, with the services to be delivered in the North East of England. The end of the tender period was on 14th March 2025. The awarded supplier is Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, based in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities primarily for firms that specialise in urban planning and landscape architectural services. Given the substantial contract value and the scope of work, the contract is particularly attractive to larger enterprises capable of delivering complex planning support within the specified timeframe and region. Additionally, the procurement process offers opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria set for this tender. Businesses positioned to leverage this opportunity are those with robust experience in urban planning, a strong service delivery capability, and an interest in expanding their footprint in the public sector market within the North East region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning support for MDCs

Notice Description

Planning Support for MDCs - procured via Further Competition using NEPO 212 Lot 6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be177ef0-17d2-45b7-8158-25a5ca669569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdf3042-5323-43f4-ba06-b27cd19abd96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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