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Music Education Pipeline and Pathways in Tees Valley

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 May 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled 'Music Education Pipeline and Pathways in Tees Valley' in the services industry category. The focus of this tender was a comprehensive study into music education within the Tees Valley region, with the study's findings to be documented in a report. The procurement, under a limited competition method and categorised below the threshold, resulted in a contract valued at £53,000, extended to Counterculture Partnership LLP. The contract commenced on 23rd April 2025 and runs until 20th October 2025. The Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating from Darlington, serves as the sub-central government entity managing this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy. Counterculture Partnership LLP, a small-to-medium enterprise based in North Yorkshire, has been awarded this contract, highlighting a competitive advantage for similar SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Participation in such tenders enhances a company's profile in the public procurement domain and fosters long-term growth and industry recognition.

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Notice Title

Music Education Pipeline and Pathways in Tees Valley

Notice Description

A consultant to conduct a comprehensive study into music education within the Tees Valley. The contract value is PS53,000. The study is to be supplied in the form of a report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051374
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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