Tender

TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme," aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and growth of music festivals in the Tees Valley. The procurement is centred on marketing, audience development, skills, and resource development for local festivals. The tender falls under the industry category of research consultancy services with a focus on the Teesside area (Darlington, UK). The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with submission deadlines set for 24th October 2025, and enquiry period ending on 17th October 2025. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold value, with the total contract amounting to £40,000 net (£48,000 gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marketing, branding, audience development, and infrastructure consultancy, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in delivering consultancy services related to cultural and music events will find themselves well-positioned. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can gain valuable exposure in the Tees Valley region and strengthen their portfolio by supporting local music festivals, thereby potentially unlocking further opportunities in the public sector and creative industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') wish to invite you to Invitation to Tender for the delivery of services in Marketing, Brand & Audience Development, Skills & Network Growth, and Infrastructure & Resource Development to support and strengthen music festivals across the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-consultancy-services./F7PQWEQV8H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F7PQWEQV8H

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063948-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
procurement mailbox
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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