Tender

TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process for the project titled "Professional Development Module Delivery." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The customer is a sub-central government public authority aiming to provide modular training for upskilling within the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub team and its partners. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for tender submissions by 17 November 2025. Interested suppliers are advised to submit queries by 7 November 2025. The estimated contract period will start on 19 January 2026 and end on 31 March 2026, with a possibility of extension until 30 September 2026 if required.

This procurement opportunity encourages participation from both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering substantial growth potential. The tender, valued at approximately £15,000, is relatively accessible, offering a competitive edge for businesses specialising in professional development and consultancy within the green and sustainable development sectors. With the award criteria weighted significantly towards quality (80%), businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-standard training programs would stand a good chance of securing the contract and establishing a role in regional development initiatives focused on sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Development and delivery of modular training to support upskilling and professional development within the Hub team and the Hub's partners. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./R6HWTRVV2V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R6HWTRVV2V

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Time extension allowed if required for the following reasons: *Unknown unknown - Unforeseen illness or other incapacitating events occurring with the supplier resulting in delays to delivery. *Known unknown - Delays resulting from a required urgent redirection of Hub team resource to address funder priorities In all circumstances, a time extension will only be permitted with the agreement of the funder and subject to the ability to carry forward funding into the new financial year. There will be no monetary increase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d09f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067056-2025
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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