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TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for its project titled "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme". The project falls under the category of services in research consultancy, aiming to enhance marketing, brand and audience development, as well as skills and network growth for music festivals in the Tees Valley region. This direct procurement process, which was below the threshold and conducted without competition, resulted in a contract being awarded on 4th November 2025 to Counterculture LLP. The contract period starts on 14th November 2025 and ends on 13th April 2026, and the key milestone for the signature is scheduled by 11th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, skills development, and infrastructure support within the cultural sector, particularly those capable of delivering tailored strategies for music festivals. Counterculture LLP, a small to medium enterprise based in Bex Hill, was selected as the supplier, indicating that firms of similar scale with expertise in these service areas would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. Engaging in this project can facilitate business growth by expanding networks, enhancing service portfolios, and establishing a stronger presence in the public sector market focused on cultural events.

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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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991987609

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071057-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE

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