This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

03 Aug 2026 at 10:54

ContractAmendment

15 Jun 2026 at 13:17

ContractAmendment

09 Mar 2026 at 11:12

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 07:47

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority for the "Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping" project has been concluded with the contract status as terminated. Originally initiated under tender ID "TVCA-PROC-0531", this tender was related to the consultancy for assessing digital inclusion across Tees Valley, situated in the Darlington region. While the contract reached its completion on 31st July 2026 after a series of amendments, it was formally terminated on 3rd August 2026. The procurement method was open competition, with the procurement cycle encompassing stages from the initial open call in July 2025 through various contract amendments until its termination. The relevant industry category belongs to services, focusing on research and development services and related consultancy, under a legal framework governed by legislation referenced as 2023/54.

For businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specializing in research and digital inclusion services, the practices demonstrated herein offer valuable insights into public sector contract execution and amendment. The procurement provides opportunities for firms familiar with managing digital inclusion initiatives, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility criteria of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund's objectives. While this specific procurement has concluded, understanding its structure could benefit businesses seeking similar government contracts. Participation in such processes not only enhances business growth through networking and reputation but also provides a platform for contributing to regional development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for consultancy to undertake a comprehensive market assessment of digital inclusion activity across the Tees Valley as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056230
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073101-2026
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, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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