Award

Tees Valley Fibre Network Consultancy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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

The procurement process for the Tees Valley Fibre Network Consultancy was conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. This contract, which falls under the industry category of IT services including consulting, was awarded on 19th August 2025. The procurement was an open competition, below threshold, and pertains to the delivery of services within the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the UKC1 region. The contract covers the period from 29th August 2025 to 28th December 2025, with the possibility of a two-month extension. It was awarded to FARRPOINT LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Edinburgh, at a gross value of £81,210. The process commenced with a tender period ending on 16th July 2025, after an enquiry period that concluded on 8th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT consultancy firms specialising in digital connectivity and infrastructure solutions. The procurement process has a strong emphasis on open competition, encouraging participation from SMEs, as evidenced by the predominance of SME bids. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and internet support are well-placed to contribute to such projects that require innovative and cost-effective digital solutions. The successful bidder, FARRPOINT LIMITED, highlights the suitability of SMEs for such procurement opportunities, where quality, price, and social value are key criteria for award consideration.

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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/049855-2025
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
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
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 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
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

FARRPOINT

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