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Tees Valley Fibre Network Consultancy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

13 Mar 2026 at 11:18

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 13:12

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 13:03

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has been conducting a public procurement process related to the "Tees Valley Fibre Network Consultancy" project, associated with the IT services industry, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location for this tender is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC1 region. The procurement process began with an active tender in June 2025, moved to the award stage by August 2025, and ultimately reached contract termination in March 2026. Key dates included the submission deadline on 16th July 2025 and a contract period from 29th August 2025 to 28th February 2026. Despite being below the threshold, competition ensured an open procurement method, fostering transparent engagement.

This consultancy tender opens diverse avenues for business growth, particularly within the IT services sector. The project requires expertise in digital connectivity, market assessment, and cost analysis, providing significant opportunities for IT consulting firms with robust capabilities in these areas. Organisations, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand in the IT consulting market would find this tender beneficial, given its criteria favour quality, price, and social value. The procurement is tailored to engage businesses capable of delivering high-quality solutions, making it ideal for firms aiming to bolster their footprint in regional infrastructure projects and IT service delivery.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Fibre Network Consultancy

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') have awarded a contract for the provision of Fibre Network Consultancy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£67,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£67,675 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FARRPOINT

Further Information

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