Award

Extension to OPP's Planning Services

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Jul 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Extension to OPP's Planning Services," focused on the business services category, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically NEPO 212 Lot 6. This contract covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and carries a total value of £250,000. The procurement process began with a tender period that concluded on 14 January 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 20 January 2025 and end on 30 April 2025. The award was given to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, and the award notice was published on 4 July 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in the business service sectors outlined in the classification. Companies with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. The procurement method indicates a preference for selective processes and direct awards, suggesting that businesses on the relevant frameworks could be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria tailoring these opportunities for their participation.

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Notice Title

Extension to OPP's Planning Services

Notice Description

Extension to OPP's Planning Services - direct award via NEPO 212 Lot 6 due to projects on site that require service delivery continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3554680-d899-434b-8a9c-91e272f9b72c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1843485e-d568-49bd-8aeb-1202bb6f9c69
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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