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01 Jun 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "Under 21 Bus Marketing 2025-2026" project to Mike Lynch Advertising Ltd. This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and will take place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilised a limited method via competitive quotation below threshold, has moved to the award stage. The contract period is set from 29th September 2025 to 27th March 2026, with the award being active since 20th September 2025. The project aims to deliver media buying for a bus promotion campaign within these dates.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, particularly those that specialise in media buying. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this contract, as the procurement suitability is friendly towards SMEs. The contract value of £45,000 could provide a substantial boost to businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector marketing campaigns, especially those based in or looking to expand into the North East region of England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Under 21 Bus Marketing 2025-2026

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking a provider to deliver media buying on a bus promotion campaign which will run from September 2025 to the end of March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd89cb3f-2916-40b6-b743-92e092e40714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281484d2-8cde-45f1-8561-dc2f821412ad
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 27 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MIKE LYNCH ADVERTISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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