Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 Tees Valley Combined Authority has issued a tender for the "Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping" project, aimed at conducting a comprehensive assessment of digital inclusion activities across the region. This initiative is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is located in Darlington, UK. The procurement process follows an open competition method, which is below the threshold. As of 15 June 2026, this process is in the contract amendment stage. The project initiation dates back to a contract signing in September 2025. Initially, the tender was actively seeking proposals until August 2025, with the contract period starting on 29 September 2025 and the possibility of extending by two to three months beyond the initial end date of 31 March 2026.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in research and development services, as well as digital inclusion. SMEs and entities involved in the voluntary and community sector are well-positioned to benefit from this project due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with a strong focus on quality, pricing, and social value—as outlined in the award criteria—are encouraged to engage with this opportunity. By participating, businesses have the potential to increase their visibility, contribute to regional economic enhancement, and form strategic partnerships within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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/056227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20259 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
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

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