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Visit Tees Valley - Visitor Survey

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 11:01

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract for a visitor survey titled "Visit Tees Valley - Visitor Survey", under the industry category of Research and Development services, with the process finalising in the location of the United Kingdom region UKC. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with the contract active from 4th August 2025 to 4th March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a "limited" method associated with below-threshold, limited competition, as specified in the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved in research and market analysis, to engage with public sector contracts. Given the scale and nature of the contract, SMEs with capabilities in conducting comprehensive surveys and consultancy can find opportunities for growth. The successful supplier for this award, NWA Social and Market Research Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to benefit from such public procurement opportunities, potentially paving the way for others in similar sectors. Interested businesses should focus on enhancing their service offerings in consultancy and market research to maximise competitiveness in forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Visit Tees Valley - Visitor Survey

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of a comprehensive visitor survey for the Tees Valley.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058407
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050844-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 4 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NWA SOCIAL AND MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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