Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

11 May 2026 at 16:01

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 10:11

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated an amendment to a current contract titled "Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter," focused on the public art sector in Darlington, UK (region UKC13). Initially aligned with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the contract's end date has now been extended from 31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026, due to unforeseen changes. The amendment's rationale underscores the necessity for extended stakeholder engagement and planning to ensure a robust project. This procurement method followed an open procedure, aiming to uncover and celebrate local heritage through public art, thus supporting the regional bid-ready project plan development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, heritage conservation, and creativity sectors. It specifically offers avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in high-quality public art projects, leveraging community storytelling and public engagement. The project aims to create inclusive and impactful creative outcomes, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in cultural and heritage objectives. Additionally, the procurement method and open procedure allow for a wider range of businesses to participate, fostering potential collaboration and long-term growth aligned with the Tees Valley Heritage Strategy.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for a consultant to work with TVCA on the development, planning and delivery of the 'Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter project, which seeks to uncover and celebrate hidden stories of 'ordinary' people who have made an extraordinary impact on their community. Through a series of public art commissions in each borough of Tees Valley, inspired by and developed through engagement with the local community, the works will be thematically and visually linked, and form a cohesive trail that connects the boroughs, celebrates local heritage, and enhances visitor appeal ("the Project"). The Project aims to foster community pride, preserve local stories, and create engaging public spaces. This project is a forerunner to the launch and implementation of the Tees Valley Heritage Strategy and is intended to both inform and align with the emerging strategic vision. The Project will be delivered in two phases, each of which are detailed below: Phase One - Development & Planning This phase is a consultancy-led development exercise resulting in a detailed delivery plan for Phase Two, that will: *Define the overall scope and vision of the project *Design a programme of meaningful community engagement and identify key groups and partners for delivery *Outline a commissioning framework for the public artworks that reflects both the project's artistic ambitions and its community and heritage objectives. The Consultant(s) will be expected to work closely with local authority Culture and Planning teams, as well as cultural, heritage and community stakeholders, to ensure the artistic vision is rooted in place, LA priorities & plans, resonates with local identity, and supports high-quality, inclusive creative outcomes. Phase Two: Delivery (Subject to Funding Approval) Phase Two will involve the delivery of the full project, including community engagement activities, artist commissions, production and installation of the public artworks and promotion of the pieces as a regional trail. The contract start date was 05/01/2026 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 27/02/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Phase Two of the project is dependent on funding. Expected to be 18 months from receipt of additional funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a78b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043210-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£326,163 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£326,163 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

NAVIGATOR NORTH COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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