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TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

12 Mar 2026 at 08:53

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training," aimed at enhancing accessibility within cultural and visitor economy venues. Located at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, the authority operates within the sub-central government of the UKC13 region. The procurement method was limited, designed for below-threshold, limited competition, and relevant to the "Education and training services" category. The process, commencing with the tender phase, progressed to the awarding stage by December 2025, culminating in a contract amendment in March 2026. The contract originally spanned from October 2025 to the end of March 2026, with provisions for extension through to March 2027 due to various logistical and funding considerations.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in accessibility audits and training, particularly those involved in cultural and visitor sectors. Businesses with a solid track record in providing accessibility services and training have a chance to tap into a significant contract valued at £175,000, with a potential gross value of £210,000. It supports sustainable growth for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), such as Bendrigg Trust, who succeeded as the supplier. The procurement's limited competition approach suits businesses seeking to leverage niche expertise in accessibility enhancements, fostering meaningful business expansion while enhancing public sector service delivery.

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Notice Information

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'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022115-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
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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