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Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 07:47

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping" project, with the contract being awarded on 25th September 2025. This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and aims to provide a comprehensive market assessment of digital inclusion activities in the Tees Valley region, as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement was conducted via an open method, categorised as below threshold - open competition. The awarded contract to Farrpoint Limited, an SME based in Edinburgh, is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with an option for a two-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in digital inclusion, research, and market assessments to collaborate with public authorities. The project, with a gross contract value of £83,862, seeks expertise in research and development, providing an open competitive landscape for small and medium enterprises. Impartial consultants or consultancy firms experienced in digital inclusion mapping and analysis, particularly those who can demonstrate high-quality service, are likely well-positioned to benefit from such government-funded projects aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and digital accessibility.

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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/059486-2025
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, 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
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 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
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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