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TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member" within the services industry category. Located in Darlington, this procurement was conducted under sub-central government regulations, specifically under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition. Contractual terms were initially set from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the signing anticipated by 3rd November 2025. A contract period from 6th November 2025 to 30th April 2026 has been agreed upon, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in sectors such as law, marketing, consulting, and related business services. Lilliput Advisory LTD, identified as a suitable contractor, has been awarded the contract, indicating an inclusive procurement approach that favours SME participation. Businesses dealing in business services across the UK, particularly those around the Teesside region, would find this tender a strong opportunity to engage and expand within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for a Board Member on the Independent Advisory Board. Due to internal delays this notice is being post after the award - the actual contractual dates are as follows: Start Date: 1st May 2025 End Date: 30th April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

LILLIPUT ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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