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TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:14

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for "Access Audits & Accessibility Training," a contract focusing on delivering accessibility audits and training for cultural and visitor economy venues. This procurement, under tender reference TVCA-PROC-0630, falls under the industry category of education and training services and is situated within the region of Darlington, UKC1. The procurement method was limited, being a below-threshold competition, with the process now in the contract award stage. The contract, awarded to Bendrigg Trust, commenced on 13 October 2025 and is set to complete by 31 March 2026, with a potential extension until 2027. The total contract value is £175,000, excluding VAT, with provisions for a possible 12-month extension based on specific conditions.

The awarded tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services, particularly those focusing on accessibility improvements for cultural and visitor venues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) like Bendrigg Trust, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage their expertise to create impactful training solutions, potentially leading to further collaborations and projects. Enterprises that can align their offerings within the accessible tourism sector, especially in providing tailored training programs, will find potential growth avenues through such engagements.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training

Notice Description

The Tees Valley Comined Authority (the contracting authority) has awarded a contract for the 'Provision of accessibility audits and access training for cultural and visitor economy venues'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084243-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 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
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

BENDRIGG TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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