Award

Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

13 May 2025 at 10:02

Tender

06 May 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy" in the services category. This process utilised an open procurement method to engage potential suppliers, with the contract awarded to GC INSIGHT LIMITED, a Manchester-based SME. The project involves auditing and developing plans for key walking and cycling routes across the Tees Valley, aimed at enhancing route quality and connectivity. The contract commenced on 31st July 2025, with an initial end date of 31st March 2026, and includes a renewable option for a further three months. The total contract value is £95,205, and the procurement process was managed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and visitor experience improvements. With a focus on enhancing public amenities and integrating them with local hospitality and interpretation services, businesses with innovative solutions in sustainable transport and community engagement may find this a rewarding opportunity. The procurement process favours competition from SMEs, opening avenues for smaller enterprises to participate and grow through government contracts. Overall, this tender showcases the Tees Valley Combined Authority's commitment to improving local transport infrastructure while fostering local business growth.

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Notice Title

Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority have awarded a contract to the appointed consultant to deliver an audit and product development plan for key walking and cycling routes across the Tees Valley. The contract includes assessing route quality, connectivity, and opportunities to enhance the visitor experience through infrastructure, interpretation, and integration with local hospitality. The commencement date of this contract was 31st July 2025, however contract signing took longer than anticipated due to TVCA resource.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,337 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GC INSIGHT

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