Award

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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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

Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded the award phase for the project titled "Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter," with NAVIGATOR NORTH COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY as the appointed consultant. This public procurement process focused on research and development and related consultancy services aims to uncover and celebrate the stories of ordinary individuals who have had significant impacts in their communities. The initiative encompasses public art commissions across Tees Valley’s boroughs, fostering community pride and enhancing local visitor appeal. The procurement method was open, emphasizing community engagement and aligning with the broader Tees Valley Heritage Strategy. Key locations involved are Darlington and Middlesbrough within the UK. The contract was officially signed on 27 February 2026, following a delay due to resources, and is set to run initially until 31 March 2026, with potential for renewal pending additional funding.

Businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in arts, cultural consultancy, and community engagement, stand to benefit from opportunities provided by this tender. The project's focus on the development of engaging public spaces and heritage preservation presents a platform for creative firms to showcase their capability in enhancing community spaces through art and cultural narratives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with a vested interest in cultural development and public engagement will find this contract particularly suitable, given its alignment with local authority priorities and its potential extension into further phases subject to funding. The open procedure invites businesses to contribute towards shaping community narratives in visually impactful ways within Tees Valley.

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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/020232-2026
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
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
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 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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