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Freeport Custom Zone - Consultancy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Jun 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority in sub-central government, recently completed a direct procurement process for consultancy services related to the Freeport Custom Zone. The procurement process, conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, involved the awarding of a contract to Casper Shipping Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Middlesbrough. The location of the procurement is within the UKC region, and the industry category focuses on business services, specifically consulting. Key dates include the contract's start on 16 April 2025, with a completion date set for 15 April 2026, and a possible 12-month extension option. The contract was signed on 1 April 2025, and the document was published on 19 June 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, legal, marketing, recruitment, printing, and security services. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with established connections or expertise relevant to the public authority's requirements may find direct opportunities for collaboration and growth. SMEs in particular can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate capabilities in high-profile projects, potentially securing further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Freeport Custom Zone - Consultancy

Notice Description

Freeport Custom Zone - Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05503c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASPER SHIPPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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