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Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

02 Jun 2026 at 12:19

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

17 Sep 2025 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

13 May 2025 at 11:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 May 2025 at 11:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing a tender process for the "Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy," located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The industry category falls under research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender has proceeded to the contract amendment stage, with the latest information indicating an ongoing contract running until 31st August 2026, involving a gross amount of £108,000. The procurement method is described as "Below threshold - open competition," highlighting an open competition model. Key contracting dates include the original contract commencing on 31st July 2025 and the recent amendment dated 2nd June 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, particularly those specialising in transportation infrastructure, urban planning, or hospitality integration. Companies with expertise in route quality assessments, connectivity enhancement, and visitor experience improvement could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The tender's suitability is verified for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an inclusive opportunity for smaller entities to compete. Such endeavours are pivotal for firms aiming to expand their market presence through significant public projects that enhance regional transportation networks.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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